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Jam and Jelly Manufacturing

The project involves the setup of a manufacturing unit for producing jam and jelly from fruits. The process includes fruit pulping, mixing with sugar and additives, and packaging the final product into containers.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery8.26
Furniture & Fixtures1
Working Capital7.78
Total17.04

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution1.7
Term Loan8.33
Working Capital Loan7
Total17.04

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment8

Raw materials4

Manufacturing process

  1. Sorting and cleaning of fresh fruits.
  2. Pulping or juice extraction depending on the product.
  3. Mixing the fruit content with sugar, water, and pectin in a steam jacketed kettle.
  4. Boiling the mixture until the total soluble solids (TSS) exceed 65% and the desired consistency is achieved.
  5. Filling the hot mixture into sanitized bottles.
  6. Sealing the bottles and labeling for storage and distribution.

Market

The global market for jam, jelly, and preserves is growing, with a projected CAGR of 3.6%. There is increasing consumer demand for clean-label, low-sugar, and organic fruit spreads.