Ginger Processing
The project involves setting up a facility for processing fresh ginger into value-added products, specifically dehydrated ginger and ginger oil. These products are manufactured for use as flavoring agents in confectionery, beverages, and medicinal applications.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 3.9 |
| Plant & Machinery | 13.85 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.58 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 0.6 |
| Working Capital | 6.08 |
| Total | 25 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 2.5 |
| Term Loan | 17.04 |
| Working Capital Loan | 5.47 |
| Total | 25 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment7
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Raw materials3
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Manufacturing process
- Selection of fresh ginger rhizomes
- Washing to remove impurities
- Peeling or treatment in lime water solution
- Slicing of ginger
- Drying of slices in a tray dryer
- Pulverizing dried ginger
- Steam distillation to extract ginger oil
- Filtering and packaging
Market
Ginger has significant demand in the food industry, including Indian, Continental, and Chinese cuisines, as well as in medicinal and pharmaceutical sectors. Market strategy should focus on quality maintenance, promotional campaigns, and establishing relationships with wholesalers and buying houses.
From the project report
