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doubt would have their influence and might account for
the relatively numerous samples which were slightly
deficient in fat or non-fatty solids. There is however
no reason to doubt that higher figures were due to
nothing but deliberate adulteration.
Of the remaining samples reported as adulterated,
one was of Beef sausage, which was found to contain
570 parts of Sulphur dioxide per million, which was
substantially above the proportion permitted.
One sample of Baking Powder was found to be
deficient in available Carbon dioxide, the proportion
actually present being only 3.5 per cent. whereas a good
powder should contain not less than 8.0 per cent., but
from 10 to 13 per cent. is desirable. The sample in
question had been kept too long or kept under unsuitable
conditions.
One sample of Cayenne Pepper contained about 2½
per cent. of added starch. The amount is so small that
carelessness rather than deliberate adulteration may
have accounted for it.
The remaining adulterated samples consisted of
Gin and Whiskey, all falling below the legal limit (35
degrees under Proof) as shown in the following Table:—