Favourable Analysis Obtained

Papain from Cook Islands Favourable Analysis Obtained

(From Our Rarotonga Correspondent)

Rarotonga, Dec. 20.

THE Imperial Institute, London, has reported very favourably on the samples of papain forwarded by the Administration for analysis.

The report states that the quality of the papain is above the average, and it should realise a premium over the current market prices of the ordin ary Ceylon grade. It is suggested that a commercial shipment of ½ and 1 cwt. be sent forward for trial.

It is pointed out in the report that the market is a comparatively small one, and any attempt to develop the industry should be made through brokers or merchants in London.

The question of preparing and for warding a commercial quantity to Lon don is being held over until the Raro tonga Pure Fruit Products Company commence operations this year, when it will be ascertained if they are pre pared to purchase the papain from the growers and market the commodity as recommended by the British Insti tute.