Canned Mussels Unit
The unit focuses on processing and canning fresh mussels into a ready-to-cook or ready-to-eat product. These canned mussels serve as a sustainable source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals for various culinary applications.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 10.35 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1.2 |
| Working Capital | 4.23 |
| Total | 15.78 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.58 |
| Term Loan | 10.4 |
| Working Capital Loan | 3.81 |
| Total | 15.78 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment5
- Mussels cleaning machineBuy on Amazon ↗
- Mussels cooking machineBuy on Amazon ↗
- Can filling and sealing machineBuy on Amazon ↗
- Can sterilization machineBuy on Amazon ↗
- Material handling and other equipmentBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials3
- Fresh MusselsBuy on Amazon ↗
- SaltBuy on Amazon ↗
- Citric AcidBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Raw material receiving
- Sorting and cleaning
- Precooking of mussels
- Can filling with mussel meat
- Retorting
- Cooling
Market
There is a rising demand for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook seafood products due to rapid urbanization, changing family structures, and growing health consciousness among consumers.
From the project report
