10-06-2017, 07:03 AM
French fries are the most popular variety of snacks on several occasions. In addition to being salted,
Spicy or flavored, consumer preference is always fresh quality. Banana chips
They are popular processed foods that result in substantial added value.
Potato Powder is one of the oldest commercially processed vegetable products. It is widely used in the baking industry throughout Europe, the United States, the Far East and the Middle East, although its growth has not kept pace with other processed potato products. In India it is used in the bakery industry and as a thickening agent in soups.
Potato chips are the most commonly eaten first-generation foods. They are used as snacks both at home as well as at fast food outlets and restaurants such as side dish and side dishes. In addition, the product can be stored safely up to six months without any change in quality.
Market Opportunities
There is a very large market for chips and can be sold at various retail outlets, paan
Shops, bus stations, railway stations, roadside restaurants, etc.
Market composed of clubs and other institutions, school canteens and universities,
Establishments, bars and pubs, railway and airline restoration companies, etc.
The competition from the organized sector is increasing, but local and small
Advantages in terms of less overhead and transportation, longer life,
Market access and cost.
Technical details:
The manufacturing process with potato powder is briefly summarized below:
- Potato powder of suitable fineness is mixed with various ingredients,
- This powder is cooked and extruded into a foil.
- Products are rolled, rotated and fried.
Uniformly sized shapes are die cut from extruded sheets in which low pressure extrusion provides a variety of shapes with consistent density and continuous operation.
- The controlled temperature of the continuous frying is done to obtain a uniform quality and golden yellow
Appearance with consistent crispy taste.
- Automatic packaging in nitrogen-filled, moisture-proof boxes or multi-layer plastic film bags for longer shelf life.
- Packing of bags and boxes in cartons for marketing.
Another technique used for the production of manufactured chips is through the use of fresh farm potatoes, which process is briefly summarized below:
- According to company rules the potatoes purchased from the farm are passed through a quality test.
- The potatoes are passed through a conveyor where they are boned and then peeled.
- Peeled potatoes are washed with cold water.
- A slicer cuts the potatoes into thin slices. The slices are washed again in cold water to purge any starch content released.
- The slices are passed through a chemical solution to increase their color if necessary.
- The pieces are then fried and salted, and passed through a conveyor belt to drain excess oil. The chips are chilled and ordered.
