Table 3 Reasons customers and vendors purchase adulterated foods
(N = 38), n (%) | |
|---|---|
Not aware about adulterated foods (as the available information to customers is inadequate) | 9 (24)a |
Cheaper price | 9 (24)a |
It has greater longevity | 7 (18) |
It looks nice | 5 (13) |
Pattern of food consumption | 3 (8) |
Others (better taste, habits) | 3 (8) |
Unavailability of pure (unadulterated) foods. | 2 (5)a |