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Chicory Powder Making Unit

A manufacturing unit producing chicory powder from chicory roots, which are used as a coffee blend and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries due to high inulin content. The project involves cleaning, slicing, drying, roasting, and grinding raw chicory roots into finished powder.


Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery16.5
Furniture & Fixtures1
Working Capital5.32
Total22.82

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.28
Term Loan15.75
Working Capital Loan4.79
Total22.82

Raw materials & machinery

Manufacturing process

  1. Receiving of raw material
  2. Cleaning and washing
  3. Slicing and grading
  4. Drying
  5. Roasting
  6. Extraction with hot water
  7. Evaporation
  8. Spray drying
  9. Packaging

Market

Chicory powder is widely used in the food industry as a coffee additive, in cosmetics, and in pharmaceuticals. Growing health consciousness and demand for diabetic-friendly products containing inulin drive market growth.

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