Food Processing

Murmura Manufacturing Unit

This unit produces Murmura (puffed rice) using a process involving the gelatinization, dehusking, and polishing of paddy. The rice is soaked in a brine solution, dried, fried at high temperatures, cooled, and then packed for distribution.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work2
Plant & Machinery1
Working Capital0.55
Total3.55

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment6

Raw materials3

Manufacturing process

  1. Gelatinization of paddy starch.
  2. Sun drying, dehusking, and polishing of parboiled rice.
  3. Soaking rice in brine solution for 6 to 7 hours.
  4. Complete drainage and sun drying for one hour to remove excess moisture.
  5. Frying the rice at 110 degrees Celsius.
  6. Cooling the product.
  7. Packing the finished Murmura.