Barley. 21.9 2.5 8.3 32.8 27.2 2.55 p. ct.
Rice with
husk. 18.4 5.1 8.6 47.2 0.6 7.84 "
Rice without
husk. 23.3 2.9 13.4 51.0 3.0 0.39 "
Maize. 27.0 2.7 14.6 44.7 2.2 1.42 "

The excessive amount of ash in rice with its husk is very remarkable,
and as this mineral matter consists to a great extent of phosphoric acid
and potash, the larger part of it is soluble in water. Consequently
on using rice with its husk for brewing purposes, the yeast will be
provided with a considerable amount of nutritive substance.

In conclusion it need hardly be mentioned that the use of rice with its
husk would also be of considerable pecuniary advantage. There is very
little oil in the husk of rice, as shown above by analysis, and it is
not likely that the flavor of the brew would suffer by it.--_London
Brewers' Journal._

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PETROLEUM OILS.


Nothing is in more general use than petroleum, and but few things are
known less about by the majority of persons. It is hydra-headed. It
appears in many forms and under many names. "Burning fluid" is a popular