Chia Seeds Processing Unit
This project profile covers the establishment of a chia seeds processing unit. The facility cleans, grades, sorts, dries, and packages raw harvested chia seeds into consumer-ready packages for the growing health food market.
- 7 jobs
- 20 KW power
- ₹20.19L project cost
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 14.75 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 1 |
| Working Capital | 4.44 |
| Total | 20.19 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 2.02 |
| Term Loan | 14.18 |
| Working Capital Loan | 4 |
| Total | 20.19 |
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Raw materials & machinery
- Raw Material Raw seedsBuy on Amazon ↗
Harvested raw chia seeds for processing
- Raw Material Packing MaterialBuy on Amazon ↗
PP Bags, Gunny bags, paper bags or glass jars
- Machinery Seed cleanerBuy on Amazon ↗
Pre-cleaner machine for removing external large or light trash
- Machinery Air screen cleanerBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine for cleaning seeds using air blasts and vibrating screens
- Machinery Gravity SeparatorBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine for separating seeds based on density differences and weight
- Machinery Seed dryerBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine to reduce moisture content in seeds
- Machinery Seed moisture analyzerBuy on Amazon ↗
Digital meter to check seed moisture content
- Machinery Seed Packing MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine used for weighing and packing processed seeds
Manufacturing process
- Raw material procurement and quality check of raw seeds
- Pre-cleaning to remove external large or light trash, stones, and clods
- Cleaning using air-screen cleaners with air blasts and vibrating screens
- Sorting and segregating using cleaned cum grader and gravity separators
- Drying and sterilizing seeds by intense heat
- Weighing and packing into bags, packets, or glass jars
Market
Chia seeds have gained immense popularity as a superfood rich in fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, widely used in modern cuisine, beverages, and health products.