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water. In the time corresponding, in the present year, only one
in four was admixed, and then with 5 per cent. of added water.
Later on, in the year 1874, six samples of Milk were taken.
One was skimmed, and the other five admixed with, respectively,
10, 12, 12½, 15, and 21 per cent. of water.
I have taken corresponding periods, as being more fair, by way
of comparison.
I have also analysed two Condensed Milks, and am glad to be
able to record a distinct increase in the amount of butter. We
have never found a condensed milk which contained less than the
amount allowed by the standard of the Society of Public Analysts;
nevertheless, the fact remains that all these condensed milks are,
some more, some less, skimmed. In making this statement, I have
nothing to recall in what I have said on former occasions. These
condensed milks are a real boon to the Londoner, and as such
should be thankfully received, and I have to report an improvement
of a very satisfactory character since I have first known
them.
Of five Buttees, three were genuine according to the standard
of Somerset House. Two were admixed with about 15 per cent.
of fat other than butter-fat. Considering the quantity, the actual
diminution in the percentage of water, and that the butters were
pleasant to the taste, and rich in the volatile fatty acids, I have
passed them.
A sample of Laed, of excellent quality, has also been analysed.
Four Beeads and two Floues do not call for notice. One bread,
however, indicated the presence of alum, but this was not
confirmed on further analysis.
One Poetee was of fair quality: it only contained 36 2/5 grains
of salt per gallon.
Two Drugs complete my list. A sample of Sulphate of
Quinine was of very good quality. I may mention that I have
always found less water than is generally given in the analysis.
The Glyceein had a density somewhat above that of the
London Pharmacopoeia, and contained, therefore, a trifle less water.
The sample was, however, not perfectly free from lead.