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Of seven Butters, only one was adulterated with onethird
of fat other than butter-fat. In other respects they
were good.
Coffees, four in number, were all genuine. The same
remark applies to four samples of Pepper.
For the first time for many years pure sulphuric acid in
Vinegar has turned up again, but, as the quantity was
below that admitted, no action could be taken. This
observation applies only to one Vinegar out of four, and
there is no scientific reason for its addition. Of course it
makes the acid much more vigorous, and is better for the
vendor than for the teeth of the consumer.
Of Alcoholic Liquors I have only had one, a Beer, quite
innocuous as regards bitter, but with a mere trace of hopbitter.
The certificates of the last batch I send by the same
post.
Michaelmas, 1880.
During the past quarter, I have analysed thirty-three
samples of Milk. Of these only four have been above the
standard allowed by your Committee, and contained
respectively, 6, 13, 13 and 14 per cent. of added water.
Besides these, nine others have been tampered with.