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)