The pasteurizer is installed and works well. It can process 500 litres at a time with quick efficiency allowing more milk to be pasteurized, with less effort, than using the old method of boiling over open flame and then cooling.
But, during the dry season, the cost of electricity makes running of the pasteurizer expensive. So for the time being, they will do a combination of using the old technique and using the pasteurizer. In the rainy season, the cost of wood is very dear and so they will use the pasteurizer exclusively then.
We met a member of Rwanda's police force today who says that many of the police officers working in the area are purchasing milk from the MCC - many litres per day. He says that they enjoy the quality and taste of the milk.
We chatted about the progresses being made at the MCC and things we will be looking at during this trip to increase productivity. We will see the pasteurizer at work one of the mornings we go there as well. So many exciting things coming up!! Please stay tuned!!!