Sodium benzoate and sodium meta bisulphate are used in the preservation of fruits as jams and jellies. Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. It appears as a white crystalline chemical with the formula C₆H₅COONa. Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na₂S₂O₅.
A jellied fruit product requires proper amounts of fruit, pectin, acid, and sugar. Fruit gives each product its flavor and furnishes at least part of the pectin and acid required for a successful gel. Highly flavored varieties of fruits are best for jellied products because the fruit flavor is diluted by the large proportion of sugar […]
For a small scale conventional production process oriented unit, you will need to have the following machinery; Pulper, Juice Extractor, Mixer, Grinder, Slicer, Cap Sealing Machine, Bottle Washing Machine and Carton Sealing Machine. From this type of unit, you will get 30 tonnes production output per year on 2 shift working and 300 working days. […]
Jam Jelly manufacturing is one of the food processing business that requires very little capital to start. It’s a business that you can start at home in a small scale and graduate to operate at large scale after sometimes. Actually, jam and jelly are the most important food items in the food processing and FMCG […]
Jam making is counted among the most lucrative businesses in India. The best thing about this business is that it requires low investment comparatively. Additionally, you can consider the subsidies and allowances offered by the government for the food processing sector. More so, the growing customer demands have opened multiple opportunities for both private and foreign […]
Steps to start a jam manufacturing business are as follows: Do Market Analysis Calculate the Cost of Raw Materials and Machinery Create a Distribution Plan Register Your Business and Acquire the License Find Suitable Location to Set-up the Jam Producing Unit Tie-up with Jam Manufacturing Machinery and Raw Materials Suppliers Market Your Fruit Jam Product. […]
Starting a jam and jelly business can provide local consumers with healthier or tastier options and strengthen communities through entrepreneurial means. If you are confident in your business acumen and if people tend to rave about your jams and jellies, running a successful small business might provide you with fulfillment and profit. Conduct market research […]
Actually, jam and jelly are the most important food items in the food processing and FMCG industry. The products come under the preserves category. The manufacturing process is simple. Additionally, you can expand the business in several ways including area expansion or initiating a new product line. Even, you can start the business at home […]
The most commonly used preservatives in dairy products such as cheese and yogurt are benzoate, sorbate, and natamycin. These compounds are generally used to inhibit various types of microorganisms. Sodium benzoate the first chemical preservative approved in food products by the FDA. The carboxyl group and conjugated double bonds in the sorbate structure are reactive […]
India yogurt market is anticipated to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period owing to the easy availability of raw materials like milk and starter culture due to flourishing dairy industry in the country. Growing awareness about health benefits associated with the consumption of yogurt has led to increasing popularity of yogurts such […]