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The caflFein content of coffee and the loss of caffein by roasting, K. Lendkich 

 and E. Nottbohm (Ztschr. Untersuch. Xalir. a. Genussmtl., IS {1909), No. 5, 

 pp. 299-308). — Coffees from various sources were analyzed as to their caffein 

 content before and after roasting in 300 gm. lots in the laboratory. The caffein 

 originally contained in the coffee on the average was 1.46 per cent, calculated 

 to dry substance. The caffein loss by roasting was on the average 5 per cent 

 of the total caffein. 



The fat and water content of cocoa powders, A. Reinsch {Bcr. Chcm. 

 Untersuch. Amt. Altona, J908, pp. 29-31; «6.s'. in Ztschr. Untersuch. Nahr. u. 

 Genussmt!., IS (1909), No. .'/, p. 281). — Twenty-five samples of cocoa were ex- 

 amined, 11 showing a fat content of from 13.1 to 20 per cent, 12 from 20.1 to 

 25 per cent, and 2 from 25.1 to 30 per cent. Among 21 samples of cocoa pow- 

 ders 6 had a water content below 5 per cent, liad from 5.1 to per cent, 

 5 from G.l to 7 per cent, and 1, 7.34 per cent. 



The adulteration of mustard, (I. Jorgensen {Ann. Falsif., 2 {1909), No. 10, 

 pp. 372-375). — Determinations are reported of mustard essence and thiosin- 

 namin in different species of Brassica seed, the data being discussed with ref- 

 erence to pure food law requirements. 



The adulteration of saffron, E. Collin {Ann. Falsi/., 2 {1909), No. 10, pp. 

 378-383, figs. 2).— An illustrated, histological study of vegetable substances 

 with .M view to the detection of the adulteration of saffron. 



The chemical composition and analysis of licorice bonbons and similar 

 products, A. AuGUET (.1///;. Falsif., 2 { 1909), No. 10, pp. 387-390). — The examina- 

 tion of such goods is discussed and analytical data reported. 



Notices of judgment {U. ^'. Dcpt. Ayr., Notices of Judgment 91, pp. 2; 92-93, 

 pp. h; 9.'i-99, pp. 8; 100-101, pp. Ji). — The subjects included are the misbranding 

 of lemon, raspberry, and strawberry extracts, canned peaches, plums, pears, 

 and apricots, beans, water, canned corn, canned tomatoes, sirup, and a cereal, 

 the adulteration of oats, and the adulteration and misbranding of sirup. 



Official inspections {Maine 8ta. Off. I)isp. 13, pp. 93-100). — Data are given 

 regarding the examination under the state law of a number of samples of 

 coffee, gelatin, sweet oil, and honey. 



Food and drug inspection {Nevada Sta. Bui. 70, pp. 5-32). — This bulletin 

 contains the text of the pure food and drug law enacted by the Nevada state 

 legislature of 1909 and the standards of purity adopted. The supervision and 

 enforcement of this law are placed in the hands of the director and staff" of 

 the Nevada Station. 



[Pure food work in Florida] {Fla. Quart. Bui. Agr. Dept., 19 {1909), No. 3. 

 pp. 59-69, 9.'i-107). — The text of the Florida pure food law is quoted and data 

 reported regarding the examination of a large number of samples of alcoholic 

 beverages, drugs, butter, coffee, condensed milk, flavoring extracts, catsup, 

 baking powder, and miscellaneous materials. 



Beport of the state food commissioner, A, H. Jones {Ann. Rpt. State Food 

 Comr. III., 9 {1908), pp. V 11+316, pis. 2).— In addition to the report of the 

 commissioner summarizing the work of the department, this volume contains 

 the report of the state analyst, T. J. Bryan, the report of the stock food 

 chemist, Lucy F. Doggett, reports of the food and stock inspectors, the text of 

 the state pure food law, tentative food standards, summaries of bulletins issued 

 by the state food commission's office, and similar data. 



Out of a total of 5,420 foods of different sorts and stock foods, 3,642 were 

 found to be legal and 1,778 illegal. 



The report of the commissioner and the reports of the chemist contain a 

 considerable amount of data regarding the manufacture and use of different 

 food products. 



