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Energy Foods

The unit manufactures nutritional energy foods designed to combat malnutrition, targeting rural and semi-urban populations. The product is a ready-to-eat supplement made from a blend of roasted wheat, gram dal, groundnut cake, and jaggery, fortified with vitamins and minerals.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work3
Plant & Machinery6
Furniture & Fixtures0.73
Other Misc. Assets0.5
Working Capital11.97
Total22.2

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.22
Term Loan9.21
Working Capital Loan10.77
Total22.2

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment6

Raw materials6

Manufacturing process

  1. Clean and roast wheat, gram dal, and groundnut cake until browned.
  2. Grind the roasted ingredients using a hammer mill.
  3. Mix the ground ingredients with jaggery and calcium carbonate.
  4. Process the mixture in a multi mill to achieve a consistent coarse flour texture.
  5. Thoroughly blend the mixture with pre-mixed minerals and vitamins.
  6. Pack the final energy food into polythene bags and cartons.

From the project report

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