This section is from the book "Around-The-World Cook Book", by Mary Louise Barroll. Also available from Amazon: Around-the-world cook book.
Rice flour, 3 ounces, Rice starch, 3 ounces, Carbonate of magnesia, l 1/2 ounces Pulverized boric acid,3/4 ounce Powdered orris 3/4, dram, Essence of citron, 7 drop Essence of bergamot, 7 drops.
Mix the essences with the magnesia, and then combine with the powder. Strain before using.
 
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