Detailed Project Report on Potato and Onion Flakes

POTATO AND ONION FLAKES

[EIRI/PPER/1401] (J.C 178)

INTRODUCTION

Potato flakes are some of the most important form of dehydrated potato products that can be used in different ways including substitution for fresh mashed potatoes. Unlike French fries and crisps whose consumption patterns and diversity is well established, little or no information can be obtained on flakes in Kenya. This study was, therefore designed to assess the diversity and characteristics of potato flakes in Nairobi and Nakuru, Kenya. Potato flakes diversity and characteristics were determined through a structured questionnaire administered to attendants in 148 retail outlets (supermarkets and shops) followed by sampling and laboratory analysis of the available brands. Of all supermarkets surveyed, only 3.4% stocked potato flakes. There were only 2 brands of flakes, one imported and another, local brand. The sales were reportedly low due to the high cost (55%) of the products, lack of public awareness of the product (35%) and inadequate supply (15%). The oil and moisture contents of potato flakes from supermarkets in Nairobi and Nakuru significantly (P<0.05) differed between the brands being generally lower in the imported brand compared to local brand, ranging from 0.13% to 0.32%. There were no significant (P>0.05) differences in levels of sodium chloride with the maximum recorded being 2.11% in imported flakes. The moisture content ranged from 8.52% to 10.51% in local and 2 imported flakes brands, respectively. The sale of potato flakes can, however, be increased if the processors produced smaller unit weight packages that are more affordable and create awareness to the general public consumer.

Potato and onion flakes means the powder from a dehydrated potato and onion respecting. In making this flake it is first dehydrated and packed.

Potato is the most important vegetable throughout the world. The principal potato producing areas are U.P, Bihar, Orissa and U.P. up-to-date in punjab and Maharashtra, Darjeeling-red-round in West Bengal, orissa, and Great scot, Late carmen and Royal Kindney in south India. In other parts of the country satha and Gola are most popular.

Onion is one of the most widely grown vegetable crop of India and in Valued as a vegetable and spice. The important onion growing states are A.P, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, M.P and Gujrat. Onion are made into pickels and also dehydrated.

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity            10 MT/Day  

Land & Building (3000 sq.mt.)    Rs. 3.66 Cr    

Plant & Machinery                    Rs. 1.94 Cr 

Working Capital for 2 Months    Rs. 9.85 Cr 

Total Capital Investment          Rs. 16.07 Cr 

Rate of Return                          40%

Break Even Point                      48%

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

USES AND APPLICATION

PROPERTIES

MARKET POSITION

PRESENT MANUFACTURERS

PRESENT MANUFACTURER, EXPORTER AND DEALERS

LIST OF CONSUMERS OF POTATO FLAKES

B.I.S. SPECIFICATION

PACKING AND MARKING

MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF POTATO FLAKES

PROCESSING PROCEDURES

PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE OF ONION FLAKES

DEHYDRATION METHOD AND DEHYDRATOR

FLOW SHEET FOR POTATO FLAKES MANUFACTURES

FLOW SHEET FOR ONION FLAKES MANUFACTURE

POTATO FLAKES

WHITE POTATO FLOUR

PLANT LAY OUT

OTHER RELATED INFORMATIONS

MODERN METHODS OF ONION DEHYDRATION

POWER PRODUCTION AND ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

GEOTHERMAL APPLICATIONS

PROCESS OF PRODUCING LARGE DEHYDRATED ONION PIECES

MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERY

SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS

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)