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Cake Gel Manufacturing Unit

This project profile covers the establishment of a cake gel manufacturing unit, which produces a specialized cake improver consisting of emulsifiers, humectants, and stabilizers. Cake gel enhances volume, improves crumb structure, softens texture, and stabilizes batter for commercial cake and pastry production.


Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery5.7
Furniture & Fixtures0.25
Other Misc. Assets0.5
Working Capital0.86
Total7.3

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution0.73
Term Loan5.81
Working Capital Loan0.77
Total7.3

Raw materials & machinery

Manufacturing process

  1. Prepare a semi-liquid paste by mixing equal amounts of corn flour and water, heating at 80 degrees Celsius, and cooling.
  2. Form a solution by mixing equal parts of soybean oil and citric acid.
  3. Add GMS and CMC into the solution to function as emulsifiers and stabilizers.
  4. Blend the semi-liquid paste and the oil-acid solution thoroughly using an electric mixer.
  5. Package the finished cake gel product under strict hygienic conditions.

Market

Cake gel is widely used by cake and pastry manufacturers as an effective alternative to baking powder, significantly reducing whipping time, enhancing volume, and improving batter stability.

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