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Peanut Butter Manufacturing Unit

This project involves the manufacturing of peanut butter, a protein-rich food paste made from ground, dry-roasted peanuts. The unit will produce both smooth and crunchy varieties, catering to increasing demand in the domestic and export markets as a healthy alternative to traditional dairy butter.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery8.17
Furniture & Fixtures0.8
Working Capital5.56
Total14.53

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution1.45
Term Loan8.08
Working Capital Loan5
Total14.53

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment5

Raw materials3

Manufacturing process

  1. Grading of raw peanuts by size.
  2. Roasting peanuts at approximately 160°C to develop flavor and reduce moisture.
  3. Cooling and blanching to remove the outer red skins.
  4. Inspecting and removing discolored nuts.
  5. Grinding roasted peanuts in two stages while adding ingredients like salt, sugar, and stabilizers.
  6. De-aeration in a vacuum to remove air.
  7. Cooling the butter using a scraped surface heat exchanger.
  8. Filling into jars or drums and vibrating to remove air bubbles.
  9. Cooling for 35-40 hours to set before final dispatch.

Market

The Indian peanut butter market is experiencing strong growth, with significant demand from urban centers like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune. There is a shift in consumer habits toward healthier, high-protein alternatives to traditional dairy butter, supporting a projected CAGR of 14.2% between 2019 and 2025.

From the project report

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