Food Processing

Kurkure Type Snacks

This business involves the manufacturing of Kurkure-type extruded snacks made from cereal bases like rice, corn, and pulses. These convenient, ready-to-eat snacks are processed with oil/fat and flavorings to meet local taste preferences, catering to a wide market including homes, restaurants, and parties.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery12.2
Working Capital12.5
Total24.7

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment6

Raw materials3

Manufacturing process

  1. Mixing of raw ingredients in the mixer.
  2. Extrusion process to shape the snacks.
  3. Frying the extruded snacks in the bhatti system.
  4. Applying flavors using the flavoring system.
  5. Packaging the finished product using the Vertical Form Fill Seal machine with nitrogen flushing.

Market

The extruded snack market is growing due to changing food habits and demand for convenient, affordable food items. There is strong potential for small-scale units to compete with established brands by catering to local tastes.