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Poisons in Sugars.It has been asserted that sulphuric acid may be present in sufficient quantity to cause injury. The fact is, that although sulphuric acid is used in the manufacture of the cheaper sugars, yet it is so effectually removed that it causes no perceptible effects. Numerous analyses have been made by chemists in different parts of the world, as a result of which it seems to be well established that there need be no fear of using sugar because of the presence of sulphuric acid. Prof. Chandler, of New York, examined for the Board of Health of that city, a large number of specimens of sugar obtained from the stores, without finding any injurious articles. Some time ago it was asserted that a serious illness was caused by a specimen of syrup obtained in a town in Michigan. Prof. Kedzie, President of the State Board of Health of Michigan, made an analysis of seventeen specimens of syrup, one of which was the article in question. He found that sulphuric acid was present in three of the samples, though not in quantity sufficient to cause injury. It has been asserted that white sugars sometimes contained compound of lead, since sugar of lead is known to be used in decolorizing sugars. A number of examinations of sugar have failed to reveal the presence of lead in quantity sufficient to arouse suspicion of an injurious influence. Many syrups contain compounds of iron, which are introduced from the vessels in which the sugar is melted or the cane is crushed. No injurious effects are, however, to be apprehended from this source. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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