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it was also stated that the same butter which cost 1s. 7½d. per pound was
sold at two prices, 1s. 8d. per pound and 1s. l0d. per pound. As our
inspector had stated that the butter in the shop was cylindrical in shape
and also as the same butter was sold at two different prices, the magistrate
decided that the warranty defence could not stand. Leave was given to
appeal. The magistrate then wished the differences in the three analytical
certificates to be explained to him. This was done and it was pointed out
how the figures obtained definitely showed the presence of a vegetable fat.
Mr. Snell decided to convict and the defendant was fined £20 with £25 costs.
Ground Ginger.
Of 11 samples examined, 6 were found to be adulterated. These 6 samples
all contained sulphur dioxide.
P 50 Ground Ginger (Informal). Contained 30 parts sulphur
dioxide per million.
P 62 Dried Ginger (Same vendor as P 50). Contained 40 parts
sulphur dioxide per million. Vendor cautioned.
P 51 Ginger (Root). Informal. Contained 1,260 parts sulphur
dioxide per million.
P 61 Dried Ginger (Same vendor as P 51). Contained 1,250 parts
sulphur dioxide per million. Vendor cautioned.
C 22 Ground Ginger. (Informal). Contained 944 parts sulphur
dioxide per million.
C 32 Ground Ginger (Same vendor as C 22). Contained 990 parts
sulphur dioxide per million. Vendor cautioned.
An article of food may contain preservative if it is to be used in the
preparation of one of the foods in which preservative is permitted.
Ginger wines, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, may contain sulphur dioxide
preservative. These are made from an alcoholic or aqueous extract of the
ginger root.
Cakes and puddings for which ground ginger is bought may not contain
preservative, and therefore ground ginger or ginger bought for this purpose
may not contain preservative.
Margarine.
148 samples examined were genuine and all were free from added
preservative. Practically all margarine is dyed, but in no case were any of
the colouring matters prohibited by the Regulations detected.