MANUFACTURE OF JUICE CONCENTRATE OF DRIED MAHUA FLOWER
[EIRI/EDPR/2058] J.C.967
INTRODUCTION
Madhuca indica J F Gmel.Syn. M. iatifolia Macb. Also known as mahua or “butter nut” is a large tropical evergreen tree of about 17-20m belongs to family Sapotaceae. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of India, Nepal and Srilanka. In India, it is mainly found in the states of uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and Karnataka. This tree is mainly valued for its flower and seed. It is very important for poor and has religious and aesthetic value in the tribal culture. Mostly tribal people uses mahua flowers as a sweetener in the preparation of many local dishes like halwa, kheer, puri, and burfi. Mahua flowers are well known for their high reducing sugar and nutrient content. It is reported by various researchers that it contain sapogenins, triterpenoids, steroids, saponins, flavonoids and glycosides. The tribal consider the mahua tree and mahua drink as a part of their cultural heritage.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 2 MT/Day
Land & Building (1500 sq.mt.) Rs. 2.07 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 1.50 Cr
Working Capital for 1 Month Rs. 45.36 Lac
Total Capital Investment Rs. 4.12 Cr
Rate of Return 27%
Break Even Point 55%
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SPECIES OF MAHUA PLANT
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND COMPARATIVE NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
NUTRITIONAL AND MEDICINAL ASPECT OF MAHUA
USES AND APPLICATION
MARKET SURVEY
AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND SELECTION OF TECHNOLOGY
OVERVIEW OF FRUIT JUICE IN INDIA
PRESENT STATUS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVE OF MAHUA FLOWER
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF JUICE CONCENTRATE FROM MAHUA FLOWER
IMPORTANT STEPS INVOLVED IN PROCESSING OF JUICE CONCENTRATE
DIFFERENT OPERATION AND THEIR DETAILS FOR MAHUA JUICE EXTRACTION AND CONCENTRATION
METHOD OF CONCENTRATION
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
PLANT LAYOUT
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
ADDRESSES OF RAW MATERIALS SUPPLIERS
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY (IMPORTED)
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)