164 EXPEEIMENT STATiOlST KECORD. 



The mineral constituents of honey, Kapelleb and A. Gottfbied {Ber. 

 Nahrmtl. TJntersuch. Amt. Magdeburg, 1913, pp. 15, 16; abs. in Ztschr. Unter- 

 such. Nahr. u. Gennssmtl., 29 {1915), No, 2, p. 98). — The analytical data pre- 

 sented show that the ash of honey contains from 10 to 58 per cent of phos- 

 phoric acid. 



Tomato conserves, P. Carles (Les Conserves de Tomates. Bordeaux: Feret 

 d Sons, 1914, pp. 22). — A discussion supported by analytical data on the com- 

 position of normal tomato conserves, their common adulterations, and the 

 hygienic facts pertaining to their use as food. 



Observations on mango rash, Isabelo Concepci6n (Philippine Jour. ScL, 

 Sect. B, 9 (1914), No. 6, pp. 509-513). — The author reports some clinical ob- 

 servations which apparently confirm the belief that the so-called mango rash 

 is produced by eating the mango fruit. 



The organic flavoring compounds, G. Cohn {Die Organischen Geschmacks- 

 stoffe. Berlin: Franz Siemenroth, 1914, pp. XI-h936) . — This book is an extended 

 treatise on the organic chemistry of the flavoring compounds. The first part 

 of the volume is composed largely of a general classification. A discussion is 

 given of the influence of chemical composition and constitution upon the degree 

 and kind of taste, and the physiology of taste is also considered somewhat at 

 length. Detailed information is given regarding the more important synthetic 

 sweet flavors, such as saccharin, dulcin, and glucin. 



[Inspection and analyses of foods, drugs, and stock feeds], W. A. McRae 

 ET AL. (Bien. Rpt. Dept. Agr. Fla., 13 {1913-14), pp. 190, pi. 1).—A report of 

 the work carried on under the state food laws during the years 1913-14. 

 Various regulations adopted by the board are reprinted, and general analytical 

 data regarding the samples inspected and the text of the pure food and feed 

 laws are given. 



[Food inspection], W. B. Barney (Iowa Dairy and Food Com. Bui. 10 

 (1915), pp. 2'1-\-l, figs. 3). — General information upon this topic is given and 

 the results shown of prosecutions brought under the state pure food law. 



Annual report of the food and drug commissioner [of Missouri], F. H. 

 Feicke (Ann. Rpt. Food and Drug Comr. Missouri, 1914, PP. 86). — The work 

 carried on under the state food and drug laws during the year ended Decem- 

 ber 31, 1914, is reviewed. This included the analysis of 820 samples of miscel- 

 laneous food products, of which 299 did not meet the requirements of the exist- 

 ing standards, and the inspection of establishments where food was prepared 

 and sold — restaurants, hotels, dairies, etc. 



[Food and drug inspection], W. M. Allen (Bul.N. C. Dept. Agr., 35 (1914), 

 No. 12, pp. 120). — This report covers work carried on under the state food laws 

 during the year 1914. Data are given regarding 1,323 samples of miscellaneous 

 foods and food products which were examined. 



Eleventh annual report of the food commissioner of the North Dakota 

 Agricultural Experiment Station: Food, Drugs, and Sanitation, E. F. Ladd 

 ET AL. (North Dakota Sta. Rpt. 1914, pt. 2, pp. 41). — The work of the food 

 commissioner and state chemist during a period of approximately IS months, 

 ended July 1, 1914, is reviewed, including brief discussions of different phases of 

 the work, reprints of notices and warnings, reports from various members of 

 the staff, etc. 



Twenty-eighth annual report of the dairy and food division, S. E. Strode 

 {Ann. Rpt. Dairy and Food Div. Ohio, 28 (1913), pp. 128, figs. 6). — The work 

 carried on during the year 1913 is reviewed, general information being given 

 regarding the inspection of dairies and canning factories, the inspection of 

 drugs, and the examination of eggs. Tabulated data are given regarding the 



