CONTENTS

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Introduction, 5, 6
CHAPTER I.
Early History of Spices, 7-9
CHAPTER II.
Adulteration of Spices 10-14
CHAPTER III.
How to Detect Adulterations in Spices—their Formation and Analysis, 15-34
Potato Starch, 21
Maranta Starch, 22
Circuma, 22
Leguminous Starches, 23
Nutmeg Starch, 23
Capsicum Starch, 23
Pepper Starch, 23
Cinnamon Starch, 24
Buckwheat Starch, 24
Maize or Corn Starch, 24
Rice Starch, 24
Wheat Starch, 24
Barley Starch, 25
Rye Starch, 25
Oat Starch, 25
Reagents and Apparatus, 30
The Determination, 32
CHAPTER IV.
Black Pepper, 35-58