Food Processing

Aloe Vera Gel and Powder Manufacturing Plant

This business focuses on processing fresh Aloe Vera leaves into high-quality Aloe Vera gel and powder. These products are widely utilized as ingredients in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries for their healing, restorative, and nutritional properties.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Land41
Building & Civil Work46.7
Plant & Machinery42.23
Other Misc. Assets1
Working Capital4.79
Total164.22

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution41.06
Term Loan123.17
Total164.22

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment4

Raw materials1

Manufacturing process

  1. Harvesting and washing of fresh aloe vera leaves.
  2. Extraction of inner gel from the leaf.
  3. Filtration of gel using a duplex filter to remove impurities.
  4. Homogenization of the gel in a homogenization tank.
  5. Processing for powder production via spray drying or freeze drying methods.
  6. Filling and packaging of the final gel or powder product.

Market

The market for Aloe Vera products is driven by increasing consumer awareness regarding health and skin care. Significant demand originates from the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and functional food sectors, with strong growth projected in the Asia Pacific region and India.

From the project report