Corn Puff Manufacturing Unit
This project report outlines the setup of a fully automatic corn puff manufacturing unit. The facility processes corn grits through extrusion cooking and seasons them to produce popular puffed snacks packaged in pouches.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 14.2 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1.35 |
| Working Capital | 8.11 |
| Total | 23.66 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 2.37 |
| Term Loan | 14 |
| Working Capital Loan | 7.3 |
| Total | 23.66 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment8
- Batch Mixer with Screw feederBuy on Amazon ↗
For mixing raw materials and feeding
- Puff ExtruderBuy on Amazon ↗
For cooking and extruding the corn snack
- ConveyorBuy on Amazon ↗
For transferring materials between stages
- Rotary roasterBuy on Amazon ↗
For roasting the puffed product
- Seasoning MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
For applying flavors and spices
- Automatic collar Type cup filler Packing MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
For packaging corn puffs into pouches
- Air compressorBuy on Amazon ↗
Utility equipment for pneumatic needs
- Nitrogen GeneratorBuy on Amazon ↗
For flushing nitrogen in packaging to extend shelf life
Raw materials4
- Corn GritBuy on Amazon ↗
Main cereal ingredient for corn puffs
- Edible oilBuy on Amazon ↗
Used for seasoning and processing
- SaltBuy on Amazon ↗
For flavor enhancement
- WaterBuy on Amazon ↗
For dough preparation
Manufacturing process
- Mix corn grits, water, and other ingredients in the batch mixer.
- Pass the prepared dough through a puff extruder where it undergoes high pressure and thermodynamic cooking.
- Force the product through a narrow die opening to cause sudden pressure drop, resulting in expansion and puffing.
- Convey the puffed corn to the rotary roaster and seasoning machine to apply desired flavors and oils.
- Package the finished corn puffs into laminated pouches or suitable films using an automatic collar type packing machine.
Market
Consumer demand for ready-to-eat puffed snacks and flavored food products is steadily increasing due to changing dietary habits and preferences for convenient, nutritious snacks.
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