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appearance of the rice is so much improved by the polishing, it would 

 appear that the improvement of the appearance of it is the real reason 

 of the polishing. 



Under the fifth provision of Foods, section 7 of the National Food 

 Law, and under regulation 14 of the United States Department of 

 Agriculture, the use of talc as a preservative in food in interstate com- 

 merce is permitted, provided that each package be plainly labeled 

 with the name of the preservative and the proper directions for its 

 removal. As the polishing improves the appearance of the rice with- 

 out improving its quality, under the State Food Law it could prob- 

 ably be prohibited; but, if it protects the rice from the attacks of 

 weevils, worms, etc., it might not be advisable to do so. 



If rice is coated with glucose and talc, the label of the package 

 must bear the following statement: "Coated with glucose and talc. 

 Remove by washing." 



AMINATION OF RICES. 



