Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil or arachis oil, is a mild-tasting edible vegetable oil derived from peanuts. Growing consumer awareness of the health effects associated with unhealthy, chemical-based products is increasing interest in natural and organic alternatives. Peanut oil is valued for its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, and other beneficial fats, making it an attractive cooking oil for health-conscious consumers.
Peanuts belong to the Fabaceae family and are annual herbaceous plants that generally grow 30 to 50 cm tall. The seeds have a high oil content of approximately 45% - 52%, making peanuts an important oilseed crop. Peanut oil contains more than 80% unsaturated fatty acids, including 41.2% oleic acid and 37.6% linoleic acid, along with other fatty acids.
Peanut cultivation and harvesting require careful timing because peanut plants can continue flowering while pods are developing. Harvesting too early can result in a high proportion of unripe pods, while harvesting too late may cause pods to detach and remain in the soil. Proper harvesting practices are therefore important for maximizing yield and obtaining suitable raw material for peanut oil and related products.
| Particular | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 91 MT/Day |
| Land & Building (5250 sq.mt.) | Rs. 4.97 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 5.18 Cr |
| Working Capital for 0.25 Month | Rs. 4.48 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 14.97 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 70% |
| Break Even Point | 38% |
Peanut oil is an edible vegetable oil extracted from peanuts, also known as groundnuts or arachis. Industrial production generally involves cleaning and preparing peanuts, removing the shells where required, mechanically extracting the oil through an expeller, and filtering the extracted oil. Depending on the product specification and process design, additional refining or treatment steps may be incorporated. The process also produces peanut deoiled cake, which can be handled as a separate product or by-product according to its intended use and applicable specifications.
Peanut oil is considered a health-conscious cooking oil because it contains a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. The report states that peanut oil contains more than 80% unsaturated fatty acids, including oleic and linoleic acids. Its fatty acid composition also makes it relatively easy to digest and absorb. However, the nutritional value of an edible oil depends on the overall diet, processing method, storage conditions, and quantity consumed, so product claims should be supported by appropriate specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.
The main products identified in the report are peanut oil, peanut deoiled cake, and peanut butter. Peanut oil is obtained through oil extraction and filtration, while deoiled cake is associated with the oil extraction process. Peanut butter involves additional processing operations such as roasting, granulation or grinding, mixing, and filling. Each product requires appropriate raw-material preparation, processing equipment, quality controls, packaging, storage, and compliance with the relevant product specifications and food-safety requirements.
A peanut oil plant typically requires equipment for cleaning, decortication, oil extraction, filtration, material handling, storage, and filling. The report specifically identifies a vibratory pre-cleaner machine, decorticator machine, peanut oil expeller, oil filter press, bottle filling machine, tanks, screw conveyors, pumps, and related utility and support equipment. Depending on the integrated product range, peanut butter production can additionally require a roaster, granulator, grinder, peanut butter mixer, and filling machine.
A peanut processing plant should be located after evaluating raw-material supply, market access, utilities, transportation, labor availability, waste disposal, regulatory requirements, taxes, site characteristics, and community considerations. The report also identifies power and fuel supply, water supply, climate, flood and fire control, and other primary location factors. A suitable site should support reliable receipt of raw peanuts and efficient movement of finished products while providing adequate infrastructure for safe operations, environmental management, and future plant requirements.
Waste management in a peanut processing plant should address solid waste, wastewater, air emissions, and other process-related environmental impacts. The report includes provisions for sewage and wastewater effluent, an STP flow diagram, waste generation and management, green-belt development, estimated water and waste requirements, and flue-gas considerations. Effective management generally involves segregation, recovery or reuse where feasible, suitable treatment systems, controlled disposal, monitoring, and compliance with applicable environmental and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
The project report specifies a plant capacity of 91 MT/Day and a Total Capital Investment of Rs. 14.97 Cr. The reported financial figures also include Rs. 4.97 Cr for Land & Building (5250 sq.mt.), Rs. 5.18 Cr for Plant & Machinery, and Rs. 4.48 Cr as Working Capital for 0.25 Month. The report further states a Rate of Return of 70% and a Break Even Point of 38%. These figures are reproduced exactly as provided in the project report.
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