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149 samples were analysed. All the samples were genuine and free from
preservatives and prohibited dyes. 23 samples were found to contain a slight
amount of artificial colouring matter.
147 samples Were examined. Of these, 3 samples were adulterated. All
the samples were free from preservatives and prohibited dyes. 146 of the
samples were artificially coloured.
Offences with regard to labelling were committed in 14 cases.
D 59 (Informal). Contained 17.5 percent. of water. The maximum
limit of 16.0 percent. of water allowed in imported or factory
margarine was therefore exceeded by 9.4 percent.
D 69 (Informal). Contained 17.1 percent. of water, an excess of
6.9 percent. over the maximum of 16.0 percent.
D 68 (same vendor as D 59 and D 69). Contained 17.1 percent.
of water, an excess of 6.9 percent. over the maximum of 16.0
percent.
Vendor cautioned.
3 samples of condensed milk and 6 samples of dried milk were genuine
and free from preservative.
These samples complied with the requirements of the Condensed Milk
and Dried Milk Regulations respectively as regards percentage composition
of milk fat and milk solids, and each tin contained sufficient condensed or
dried milk to produce the number of pints of standard milk as stated on the
label.
Each sample was correctly labelled.
Condensed
and Dried
Milk.
17 samples were genuine and free from preservative and thickening
substances. The percentage of milk fat varied from 23-4 to 53-2, with an
average of 48-9 per cent, in 16 of the samples. The remaining sample consisted
of bottled sterilised cream, described as " Pure Thick Cream," containing
24-8 per cent, of fat.
The average fat content of all samples was 47-5 per cent.
There is no standard for the content of milk fat in cream, tinned or
otherwise.
Cream.