S.ShanmugaPriyaBTF-07-023

Layout for pickle processing unit

IntroductionPickle is a general term used for fruits or

vegetables preserved in vinegar or brine, usually with spices or sugar or both

anaerobic fermentation to produce lactic acidGives the food salty or sour tasteIn South Asia edible oils are used as the

pickling medium instead of vinegarNatural fruit and vegetable items are used as

raw material for producing various types of pickle

good appetizers and digestive agents

It is planned initially to produce pickles of mango, lemon, carrot and green chili.

The main raw materials are fruit/vegetables, treated water, sugar, citric acid, fruit flavors and preservatives

Plant detailsIt is locate near HosurThe capacity of the unit is 100,000 kg

pickles in a yearTotal land area required is 200 sq meterMachineries required:

Washing machine and cutting machine Spice grinding machineFrying pans and other misc. itemsWeighing scales

Vegetable washing machine

Vegetable cutting machine

Spice grinding machine

Process flow chartWashing and cutting of fruits

and vegetables

curing

seasoning

packaging

Fully grown and fresh raw mangoes, lemons and other fruits and vegetables are washed in water and then cut into the required sizes

Then they are cured by brining them for about 7-8 hours

Simultaneously dry spices like red chillies, turmeric, mustard etc. are grounded separately and are mixed with cured and dried pieces of mangoes, lemons or other fruits and vegetables

Finally, they are packed in polythene bags as per predetermined quantity (sales-mix) and sealed

Layout

Storage

Receiving &

weighing Washing & cuttin

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Maintenance & control room

Mixing of

spices

curing

packaging

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ININININ

LabAdministrat

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Garden Rest room

toiletS

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Staff detailsPRODUCTION STAFFSupervisor/manager, 1 memberPackaging staff 2 membersProcessing staff 3 membersGENERAL ADMINISTRATION STAFFAccountant, 1 memberDriver, 1 memberWatch man: 3 membersSweeper : 5 members

Financial aspectsFIXED CAPITAL

Plant and machinery = Rs 500,000Vehicle for support and transportation = Rs

400,000Construction and renovation = Rs 150,000Factory / office furniture = RS 100,000Premises advance deposit (6 months) = Rs

150,000TOTAL FIXED CAPITAL = Rs 1,300,000

Working capitalUtilities – three months (office & factory) = Rs 90,000Electricity per month = Rs 10,000Diesel for vehicles and machinery = Rs 5000Gas / month = Rs 6,000Telephone/Month = Rs 5000Water = Rs 5000Salaries - Three Months (Production Staff) = Rs

100,000Raw Material Inventory - One months = Rs 200,000Misc. Expenses - Three months (@ 5000 /month) = Rs

15000TOTAL = Rs 436,000

Abstract Name of the plant : Anjali picklesLocation : ErodeTotal land area : 200 sq mtTotal investment : Rs 1,736,000No of employees : 16