Industry Overview
Native potato starch is a carbohydrate composed primarily of amylose and amylopectin and is extracted from potatoes selected for high starch and low protein and fibre contents. Potatoes contain starch as their major carbohydrate, while surplus and cull potatoes can serve as raw material for starch and other industrial products. Potato starch granules are relatively large and, compared with many other starches, have a higher phosphorus content that contributes to high viscosity.
The manufacture of potato starch generally involves washing and disintegrating potatoes to release starch granules, followed by separation of protein-rich water and fibre, starch extraction, refining, dewatering, drying and sifting. Sulphur dioxide may be used during processing to inhibit oxidation. The resulting starch is a refined white powder with neutral taste, good clarity, high binding strength and strong moisture-retention properties.
Potato starch and its derivatives have applications across food and industrial sectors, including noodles, bakery products, soups and sauces, gluten-free formulations, textile finishing and sizing, paper coating and sizing, adhesives and paper products. Potato starch production also generates coproducts such as potato protein and potato fibre, which may have applications in food and animal nutrition. The report further covers potato flakes, processing technology, equipment requirements, effluent treatment, GMP/GHP considerations, suppliers, plant economics and implementation requirements for establishing a potato starch processing unit.
Cost Estimation
| Particular | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 53.4 MT/Day |
| Land & Building (3000 sq.yard) | Rs. 2.14 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 8.15 Cr |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | Rs. 1.28 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 12.21 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 59% |
| Break Even Point | 36% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- PROPERTIES
- ADVANTAGE OF POTATO STARCH
- USES AND APPLICATION
- POTATO STARCH IN FOOD APPLICATIONS
- USES AND APPLICATION OF POTATO FLAKES
- INDUSTRIAL PROTEIN
- THE MAJOR POTATO PROTEINS
- POTATO JUICE
- DETAILS OF POTATO PROTEIN
- NUTRITIONAL QUALITY
- CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PROTEIN INGREDIENT FORMS
- POTENTIAL FUNCTIONALITY AND APPLICATIONS
- PRESENT CONSUMPTION PATTERN
- CATEGORY‐WISE ESTIMATED CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF POTATO
- USES OF STARCH
- A) TEXTILE INDUSTRY:
- B) FOOD INDUSTRY:
- C) PAPER INDUSTRY:
- D) PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY:
- B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
- MARKET SCENARIO OF POTATO STARCH
- SWEET RICE FLOUR:
- CORN STARCH:
- ARROWROOT STARCH:
- TAPIOCA STARCH:
- COCONUT FLOUR:
- RICE FLOUR:
- OPPORTUNITIES
- CONCERNS
- MAJOR CHALLENGES
- NATIVE POTATO STARCH IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN PET FOODS AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
- INCREASED PRODUCTION IN LESSER TIME BOOSTING THE INDUSTRIAL USAGE OF MICROBIAL ENZYMES
- KEY MARKET PLAYERS
- BUYERS OF POTATO STARCH, FLAKES & POWDER
- POTATO STARCH PRODUCTION IN INDIA
- POTATO & POTATO STARCH
- ROTARY WASHING MACHINE
- FLASH DRYING MACHINE
- GROWTH IN PROCESSED FOOD INDUSTRY VIS-A-VIS STARCH INDUSTRY
- STARCH INDUSTRY IN INDIA;
- PRESENT STATUS:
- CONSUMPTION:
- SYNTHESIS OF RAW MATERIAL SPECIFICITIES AND USES
- USES OF STARCH PRODUCTS
- MAJOR STARCH END-USE SECTORS BY STARCH PRODUCT
- PRESENT CONSUMPTION PATTERN
- CATEGORY‐WISE ESTIMATED CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF POTATO
- OVERALL ORGANISATION OF THE POTATO STARCH
- SUPPLY CHAIN
- STARCH INDUSTRY: AN OVERVIEW
- INDIAN STARCH INDUSTRY
- POLYMERIC USED OF STARCH IN: STARCH INDUSTRY IN INDIA
- STATE-WISE LIST OF STARCH INDUSTRIES IN INDIA
- MAJOR END – USERS OF STARCH AND STARCH BASED PRODUCTS
- GLOBAL STARCH MARKET
- PROMISING FUTURE
- FUTURE BEHOLDS FOR MODIFIED STARCH MARKET
- MODIFIED STARCH MARKET
- MANUFACTURERS/EXPORTERS/SUPPLIERS OF POTATO STARCH
- RAW MATERIALS
- GLOBAL MARKET OF POTATO STARCH
- BREAKUP BY CATEGORY:
- BREAKUP BY APPLICATION:
- REGIONAL INSIGHTS:
- OVERVIEW OF POTATO FLAKES
- OVERVIEW OF INDIAN SNACKS MARKET
- PROCESS OVERVIEW OF POTATO STARCH
- PROCESS OVERVIEW FOR PRODUCTION OF POTATO STARCH
- DE-SANDING CYCLONE
- RASPER
- PROTEIN DEWATERING
- MANUFACTURE OF POTATO STARCH
- POTATO STARCH:-
- IS THIS COMPANY CAN PROVIDE MACHINE (GELGOOG)
- PROCESS FLOW SHEET FOR MANUFACTURE OF STARCH
- OCCURRENCE OF STARCH
- THE BASIS FOR STARCH QUALITY IS LAID IN THE POTATO CLAMP
- REFINING BEGINS ALREADY DURING RAW MATERIAL INTAKE
- EFFICIENT WASHING MAKES REFINING EASIER
- RASPING
- USE OF SULPHUR
- EXTRACTION
- OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF A STARCH EXTRACTOR
- CONCENTRATING THE CRUDE STARCH SLURRY
- REFINING
- HYDROCYCLONES
- COOLING
- CIP - CLEANING IN PLACE
- DRYING AND SIFTING
- COMPOSITION OF POTATO STARCH
- SIZE DISTRIBUTION.
- PROPERTIES OF STARCH
- SPECIFICATIONS OF POTATO STARCH
- NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF POTATO PROTEIN
- NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF POTATO PROTEINS
- USES AND APPLICATION OF POTATO PROTEIN
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF POTATO PROTEIN
- FOOD GRADE COAGULATED POTATO PROTEIN
- STEPS IN POTATO STARCH MANUFACTURE
- DESCRIPTION OF POTATO STARCH MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR YOUR REFERENCE
- (1) RAW MATERIAL RECEIVING UNIT:
- (2) WATER TRANSPORT:
- (3) DE-STONE AND WASHING UNIT OF POTATO STARCH MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
- (4) RASPER UNIT OF POTATO STARCH MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
- (5) DE-SANDING CYCLONE UNIT OF POTATO STARCH MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
- (6) CENTRIFUGAL EXTRACTING UNIT:
- (7) POTATO RESIDUE DEWATERING UNIT OF POTATO STARCH MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
- (8) CONCENTRATION AND REFINING UNIT:
- (9) VACUUM DEWATERING UNIT OF POTATO STARCH MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
- (10) AIR DRYING UNIT OF POTATO STARCH MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
- (11) SIEVING AND STORAGE UNIT:
- POTATO STARCH EXTRACTION DETAILS
- FIG. 6 - POTATO STARCH EXTRACTION PROCESS
- POTATO STARCH PRODUCTION METHOD
- DELIVERY AND UNLOADING POTATOES
- CLEANING
- RASPING OF TUBERS
- POTATO JUICE SEPARATION
- STARCH EXTRACTION
- STARCH MILK RAFFINATION
- DEWATERING OF REFINED STARCH MILK AND STARCH DRYING
- TABLE: POTATO STARCH PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTIC.
- WASTE PRODUCTS
- MANUFACTURE OF POTATO FLAKES
- WASHING & SORTING
- PEELING
- COOKING
- PULPING AND DRUM DRYING OF PULP TO PRODUCE FLAKES
- CONTINUOUS PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE POTATO FLAKES
- A POTATO FLAKE PRODUCTION LINE
- FIRST PHASE OF PRODUCTION
- CUTTING, PRE-COOKING AND COOLING
- DRYING, SIZING AND PACKING.
- EFFLUENT TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL
- EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT SPECIFICATION AND NORMS
- STANDARDS
- TOLERANCE LIMITS FOR INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT DISCHARGE
- WASTE TREATMENT
- PRIMARY TREATMENT
- ANAEROBIC TREATMENT
- SECONDARY TREATMENT
- TERTIARY TREATMENT
- SOLIDS CONCENTRATION
- TYPICAL WASTE SOLIDS CHARACTERISTICS
- EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
- EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- MANPOWER
- GENERAL
- BASIS OF ESTIMATION
- GENERAL PLANT LAYOUT
- GMP/GHP CRITERIA FOR STARCH
- 2.1 LOCATION
- 2.2 PREMISES AND ROOMS
- DESIGN AND LAYOUT
- INTERNAL STRUCTURES & FITTINGS
- 2.3 EQUIPMENT
- 2.4 CONTAINERS FOR WASTE AND INEDIBLE SUBSTANCES
- 2.5 FACILITIES
- WATER SUPPLY
- DRAINAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL
- CLEANING
- PERSONNEL HYGIENE FACILITIES AND TOILETS
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- AIR QUALITY AND VENTILATION
- LIGHTING
- STORAGE
- 3. CONTROL OF OPERATION
- 3.1 TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- 3.2 CONTROL OF OTHER SPECIFIC PROCESS STEPS
- 3.3 SPECIFICATIONS
- 3.4 MICROBIOLOGICAL CROSS CONTAMINATION
- 3.5 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
- 3.6 INCOMING MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
- 3.7 PACKAGING
- 3.8 WATER
- WATER, ICE AND STEAM IN CONTACT WITH FOOD
- WATER, ICE AND STEAM NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD
- 3.9 MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
- 3.10 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS
- 3.11 PRODUCT RECALL & TRACEABILITY
- 3.12 STORAGE
- 4 MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION
- 4.2 PEST CONTROL
- 4.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT
- 5. PERSONAL HYGIENE
- 6. QUALITY CONTROL
- 7. TRANSPORTATION
- 8. PRODUCT INFORMATION AND CONSUMER AWARENESS
- 9. COMPETENCE & TRAINING
- 10. TEMPORARY / MOBILE PREMISES; VENDING MACHINES
- TURNKEY CONSULTANT FOR SETTING-UP STARCH PROCESSING UNIT
- LIST OF SOME STARCH PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
- SUPPLIERS OF COMPLETE PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR POTATO STARCH [GLOBAL]
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY (INDIAN)
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- SUPPLIERS OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID
- SUPPLIERS OF SULPHURIC ACID
- SUPPLIERS OF SODA ASH
- SUPPLIERS OF CAUSTIC SODA
- SUPPLIERS OF ACTIVATED CARBON
- OTHER PLANT AND EQUIPMENTS SUPPLIERS
- SUPPLIERS OF BOILER
- SUPPLIERS OF TANKS
- SUPPLIERS OF TRAY DRIER
- SUPPLIERS OF DISINTEGRATORS
- SUPPLIERS OF PULVERISER/GRINDER
- SUPPLIERS OF INDUSTRIAL ETP PLANT MANUFACTURE/SUPPLIER
- SUPPLIERS OF MIXER
- SUPPLIERS OF REACTOR
- SUPPLIERS OF WEIGHING MACHINES
- SUPPLIERS OF LIST OF FOOD AND AGRO PROCESSING CONSULTANTS
- IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
- DETAILS OF PLANT & MACHINERY SECTION:
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 1.00
- POTATO STEEPING
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 2.00
- SULPHUR DIOXIDE PLANT
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 3.00
- WASHING
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 4.00
- FIBRE MILLING AND WASHING
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 5.00
- STARCH SEPARATION AND REFINING
- TO FILTER OUT PARTICLES THAT COULD BLOCK SEPARATOR NOZZLES.
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 6.00
- JUICE CONCENTRATION
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 7.00
- DEWATERING AND DRYING
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 8.00
- STEEPING WATER CONCENTRATION
- POTATO STARCH FACTORY
- SECTION: 12.00
- HANDLING/HOLDING & STORAGE EQUIPMENTS
Appendix
- APPENDIX – A:
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Native potato starch is a carbohydrate extracted directly from potato tubers without chemical modification.
It consists mainly of amylose and amylopectin and is characterized by relatively large starch granules, high viscosity and good moisture-retention properties. Potato varieties used for commercial starch production are generally selected for high starch and low protein and fibre contents. The extracted starch is washed, separated, refined, dewatered and dried to produce a refined white powder suitable for food and industrial applications.
Potato starch is manufactured by washing, rasping, separating, refining, dewatering and drying potatoes.
The process begins with receiving and cleaning suitable potatoes, followed by rasping to disrupt the cells and release starch granules. Sand, fibre and protein-containing streams are separated from the starch slurry. The crude starch is then concentrated and refined, commonly using separation and hydrocyclone systems. Refined starch milk is dewatered and dried, after which the dry starch is sifted and stored for packing or further use.
Potato starch is used in food formulations and in several technical and industrial applications.
Food applications include noodles, bakery products, instant soups and sauces, snack products, confectionery applications and gluten-free formulations. Its neutral taste, good clarity, binding strength and high viscosity can be useful in processed foods. Industrial applications described in the report include textile finishing and sizing, paper coating and sizing, wallpaper adhesives, paper sacks and gummed tape. Potato starch and its derivatives can also be used in animal nutrition and other specialized applications.
The primary raw material is potato selected for high starch content and low protein and fibre content.
Surplus and potatoes unsuitable for table consumption can be utilized where appropriate, provided they meet the quality requirements of the process. Raw-material quality has a direct influence on starch recovery, refining requirements and final product quality. The report emphasizes that starch quality begins with the condition and suitability of potatoes at intake, making receiving, sorting, washing and raw-material handling important parts of the manufacturing system.
A potato starch plant uses equipment for raw-material handling, washing, rasping, separation, refining, dewatering, drying and storage.
Major process equipment identified in the report includes washing systems, raspers, de-sanding cyclones, centrifugal extraction equipment, residue dewatering equipment, concentration and refining systems, hydrocyclones, vacuum dewatering equipment, air drying systems, sieving equipment and storage facilities. Supporting systems may include water handling, cleaning-in-place systems, effluent treatment, utilities and material-handling equipment. Equipment selection depends on process design, required product quality and plant capacity.
Key quality characteristics include purity, granule characteristics, viscosity, moisture behavior, colour, clarity and functional performance.
The report describes potato starch as a refined white powder with minimal protein or fat and relatively large granules. Its cooked starch is characterized by neutral taste, good clarity, high binding strength, long texture and a low tendency toward foaming or yellowing. Its comparatively high phosphorus content is also associated with high viscosity. Consistent raw-material quality, efficient washing, extraction, refining, drying and hygienic handling are important for maintaining product quality.
Potato starch production requires appropriate management of process wastewater, solid residues and other plant wastes.
The report includes provisions for effluent treatment and disposal, including primary, anaerobic, secondary and tertiary treatment stages, as well as solids concentration and waste-solids management. Process streams may contain potato residues, fibre, soluble materials and other organic matter. An appropriately designed effluent treatment system helps control the environmental impact of these streams. Plant design should also address drainage, cleaning, waste handling, sanitation, storage and operational controls consistent with applicable requirements.
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