Cashewnut Processing
This project profile outlines the establishment of a fully automatic cashewnut processing plant for cleaning, steaming, shell cutting, peeling, and grading raw cashew nuts into quality edible cashew kernels. The venture caters to the growing domestic and export demand for protein-rich dry fruits and value-added cashew products.
- 19 jobs
- 15 KW power
- ₹38.86L project cost
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 1.5 |
| Plant & Machinery | 20.42 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.5 |
| Working Capital | 16.44 |
| Total | 38.86 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 3.89 |
| Term Loan | 20.18 |
| Working Capital Loan | 14.8 |
| Total | 38.86 |
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Raw materials & machinery
- Raw Material Raw Cashew NutsBuy on Amazon ↗
Procured from vendors for processing into kernels
- Machinery Steam CookerBuy on Amazon ↗
Utilizes steam generated by its steam generator for cooking raw cashews
- Machinery Shell Cutting MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
Cuts open the cooked shell and extracts the cashew
- Machinery Vibrator SeparatorBuy on Amazon ↗
Separates cashew from husk
- Machinery OvenBuy on Amazon ↗
Reduces moisture content and dries cashews
- Machinery Cashew Peeling MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
Utilizes compressed air for peeling skin
- Machinery Kernel SeparatorBuy on Amazon ↗
Separates out whole, half, and broken kernels
- Machinery Metal DetectorBuy on Amazon ↗
Detects metal impurities in processed cashews
Manufacturing process
- Procure raw cashew nuts from vendors and store them in the raw material warehouse.
- Feed raw cashew nuts to the steam cooker to aid shell removal.
- Allow cooked cashews to remain undisturbed for some holding time, then feed them to the shell cutting machine.
- Separate cashew from husk using a vibrator separator, then manually remove shell remnants using knives on a conveyor sorting area.
- Dry cashews in an oven to reduce moisture, followed by holding time in a humidity-controlled chamber.
- Peel the cashews using a pneumatic peeling machine and separate whole, half, and broken kernels.
- Grade cashews based on size, pass through a metal detector, package, and send for sale.
Market
India's processed cashew market has witnessed rapid growth driven by changing consumption patterns and an increased share of flavored and assorted cashew products in retail spaces. The industry remains largely export-oriented while enjoying strong domestic demand.