Table 5 Summary results of the interviews with milk kiosk, bars, and milk vending machines
From: Food safety and the informal milk supply chain in Kenya
Topic | Participants | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Milk kiosks (3 interviewed) | Milk bar (4 interviewed) | Milk vending machine (3 interviewed) | |
Milk buying price per litre | 40–50 KSH | Not disclose | Not disclose |
Milk selling price per litre | 60 KSH | 50–60 KSH | 60–65 KSH |
Supplier | •Direct from farmers •Hawkers | 3 out of 4 sourced from own production 1 out of 4 sourced from hawker | Processor |
Milk quality checks in situ | •No testing was done but they all mention trusting their suppliers •Organoleptic test | ||
Sell raw milk | Yes | 2 out of 4: Yes 2 out of 4: No | No |
Storage with refrigeration | 1 out of 3: Yes 2 out of 3: No | 2 out of 4: Yes 2 out of 4: No | Yes, inside the machine |
Main buyers | Final consumer | ||
Quality measures in the facilities | •Hygiene •Clean milk containers and measuring cups with soap and warm water •Use of bleach to clean | ||
Attended milk handling training | No | 1 out of 4: Yes 3 out of 4: No | Yes, and a license to operate from KDB |
Main problems to ensure milk quality | Not having the correct facilities like running water for proper cleaning | Problems with electricity | |