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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
St Giles (Camberwell) 1889
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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| Original. | 8 Parts of Water. | 15 Parts of Water. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 24.34 | 91.60 | 95.27 |
| Fat | 0.71 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Casein | 18.91 | 2.10 | 1.18 |
| Ash | 2.37 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Lactose and Sucrose | 53 67 | 5.96 | 3.36 |
| 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
Four Butters have been analysed: one contained 50 per
cent. of fat other than butter fat.
One Gin, one Ale, and one Porter were of the nature,
substance, and quality demanded.
Five varieties of Sweet-stuffs leave little to be desired,
except occasionally greater cleanliness. Some of the colouring
matters will require attention.
Five Tinned Salmon, and four Tinned Lobsters complete
the list for the Quarter. Only one sample of Tinned
Lobster was uninviting ; the tin was filled with small pieces,
closely packed. The solder from the top hole had dropped
into and charred the piece of lobster in which it was buried.
This sample (41) was the only one which contained a notable
quantity of tin and a distinct trace of lead. The other
tinned meats were, more or less, of the highest quality.
The Certificates are all in the hands of the Inspectors.