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APPENDIX D 
COFFEE 
LXXXIII 
Samples examined 
Adulterated 
SPICES (Chiefly Pepper) 
Total samples Adulterated 
examined 
59 47 
40 28 
++ 21 
42 18 
45 29 
66 32 
134 86 
156 112 
241 112 
113 45 
23 10 
194 LT 
73 38 
188 93 
85 41 
290 / 116 
298 69 
280 49 
+ 
Percent. 
Percent. 
While it is abundantly evident that as yet our food supplies are 
far from being perfectly satisfactory in regard to quality, it is equally 
evident that improvement has resulted from the systematic inspection 
authorized by law. The records of all countries which have adopted 
food control laws tell a similar story; and while it may be impossible 
exactly to appraise the value of this work in terms of health, longevity 
and the enjoyment of life, there is no difficulty in realizing that the 
benefit to the nation is very great. 
