Food Processing

Kurkure Type Snacks Small

This project involves the production of Kurkure-type extruded snacks using a blend of rice, corn, and pulses. These ready-to-eat savory snacks are popular for their convenience and affordability, catering to a wide consumer base in homes and restaurants.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Land0
Building & Civil Work0
Plant & Machinery6
Furniture & Fixtures0
Other Misc. Assets0.62
Working Capital5.29
Total62.58

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Working Capital Loan59.43
Total62.58

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment5

Raw materials4

Manufacturing process

  1. Mixing of cereals (rice, corn, pulses) and other ingredients.
  2. Extrusion of the mixture to form the snack shape.
  3. Frying of the extruded product in the bhatti system.
  4. Application of flavors using the flavoring system.
  5. Weighing and packing the finished product using form-fill-seal machinery.

Market

There is a high demand for extruded snack products due to changing food habits. The product is popular across all sections of society, with an annual market demand exceeding 240,000 M.T. worth over 2400 crores.