588 Quarterly Report of the Chemical Committee, July 1892 . 
6. Mr. G. Greenfield, of North Saiths, Eakring, Newark, sent on 
May 28 a sample of Linseed-cake, which he stated was guaranteed to 
him to be “ 95 per cent, pure.” 
The following report was given : — 
June 9, 1892. 
Moisture 
Oil 
’ Albuminous compounds (flesh-forming matters) 
Mucilage, sugar, and digestible fibre . . 
Woody fibre (cellulose) ..... 
® Mineral matter (ash) 
' containing nitrogen ..... 
* including sand ..... 
12-39 \ 
14-56 
25-69 
31-51 
7-92 
100-00 
7 - 94 ^ 
4-11 
3-19 
An impure cake, containing considerable starchy impurity, weed-seeds, 
and over 3 per cent, of sand. 
On making close inquiries. Dr. Voelcker ascertained from Mr. 
Greenfield that he only had the dealer’s word that the cake was “ 95 
per cent, pure ” ; it was not branded, nor was there any written 
guarantee. Moreover, the vendor was a friend. 
The vendor, in his turn, stated that he had no doubt about the 
cake, as he gave the top market price for it from the manufacturer. 
Neither the name of vendor nor of manufacturer was fortli- 
coming, but 5s. a ton was allowed. 
July 26, 1892, 
Emlyn, Chairman. 
