Food Processing

Macaroni Unit

The unit focuses on the commercial production of macaroni, a dry pasta shaped like tubes, made primarily from durum wheat semolina. The process involves high-capacity extrusion, drying, and packaging to meet the rising demand for convenient, shelf-stable, and nutritional food products.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery9.44
Furniture & Fixtures1
Working Capital10
Total20.44

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.04
Term Loan9.4
Working Capital Loan9
Total20.44

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment5

Raw materials2

Manufacturing process

  1. Pour semolina (rava) into the hopper.
  2. Feed raw material into the online mixer via screw conveyor and add water.
  3. Mix the batter for 15-20 minutes while maintaining the temperature.
  4. Pour the mixture into the macaroni extruder.
  5. Shape the pasta using moulds and feed into the vibro feeder.
  6. Dry the product using a static dryer and proceed to packaging.

From the project report