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Adulteration alarms in victuals and wines exposed
The article surveys methods of food adulteration including alum in bread, silicate and copper compounds in butter, and scummy coffee. It notes detection challenges in wine coloring, warns of deceptive practices, and cites a 1871 Dublin analysis. it closes with a cautionary tone on consumer naivety and safety.
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