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Lastly, I have to record the examination of two
Citrates of Magnesia, and of three Rhubarbs.
The term citrate of magnesia is known to be a
misnomer, and so I have passed it as of the nature
demanded. If it were already citrate of magnesia there
would be no effervescence on the addition of water, and no
use in the preparation. As far as the two samples are
concerned, one is much better than the other.
The Rhubarbs were of very good quality.
March, 1889.
During the past quarter, twenty-one Milks have been
analysed. None of them have been grossly adulterated
with water, but many have been tampered with. Four of
them have only just passed, and other four of them have
been adulterated with, respectively, 8, 8, 7, and 9 per cent.
of added water. Another sample had six per cent. of added
water and was skimmed.
Besides milks sold as such, one milk sold as Skim-milk
had at least 22 per cent. of added water. I say at least 22
per cent., taking the low standard of Somerset House. The
milk numbered 154 was referred to Somerset House, and
the case was heard yesterday (April, 4th).
The analyses in
juxta-position are interesting.