ADULTERATIONS OF CONDENSED MILK 233 



the acid present would curdle the milk. Its use is of no value to 

 the manufacturer of condensed milk. 



Addition of Starch. The pasty and thick consistency of 

 sweetened condensed milk frequently suggests to the public that it 

 contains starch. This is erroneous, for it is doubtful if condensed 

 milk is ever adulterated with starch. There would be nothing 

 gained by so doing, and the presence of starch in condensed milk 

 could be readily detected with iodine. Iodine gives the starch cells 

 a deep blue color. 



