Food processing

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Butter and Ghee

Butter and ghee are low-risk dairy products that can have a high demand. They can be made relatively easily at a small scale.

posted on 1/1/70

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Casein

Casein is a protein derivative of skimmed (non-fat) milk used in thermoplastic materials, glues and also foodstuffs.

posted on 1/1/70

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Cheese making

There are hundreds of different types of cheese; all are made via that coagulation of milk proteins to form curds, then separating the curds from the liquid whey.

posted on 1/1/70

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Dairy Confectionary

This Technical Brief describes the production of two products in detail: rasogalla (or rasogolla) and gulab jamun; and summarises other dairy confectionery products.

posted on 1/1/70

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Dairy Processing

Milk is a nutritious food which lasts only a few days if untreated. However, preservation techniques extend its shelf life to several weeks or months.

posted on 1/1/70

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Soured Milk and Yoghurt

Soured milk is produced by uncontrolled milk fermentation using naturally-occurring bacteria. Yoghurt is produced by controlled milk fermentation of milk by lactic acid bacteria.

Everyday home curd gets soured after ...

posted on 12/4/12

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Banana Chips

Banana chips are a snack food similar to potato chips. This Brief explores what a banana chips project might look like as an income-generating activity.

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posted on 23/12/12

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Cassava Processing

This Technical Brief describes uses of cassava, and how to process, harvest and store the plant.

posted on 1/1/70

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Chiuri - The Butter Nut Tree of Nepal

The main product of the tree is "ghee" or butter, extracted from the seeds and named "Chiuri ghee" or "Phulwara butter".

posted on 1/1/70

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Cold Storage of Fruit and Vegetables

This Technical Brief gives an outline of the storage requirements of different crops, and looks at the construction and operation of cold stores.

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posted on 18/4/12

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Drying Apricots

Dried apricots are a popular product worldwide. They are relatively easy to dry and are a good source of vitamin A, iron and sugar.

posted on 1/1/70

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Fruit Leathers

Fruit Leathers are made by drying a very thin layer of fruit puree to produce a product with a texture similar to soft leather. Eaten as a snack, their sale is often targeted at healthfood markets.

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posted on 22/12/12

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Fruit Waste Utilisation

Possible products from fruit-processing waste include candied fruit peel, oils, pectin, reformed fruit pieces, enzymes, wine and vinegar.

posted on 1/1/70

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Ginger Processing

Ginger is valued for the dried ginger spice and preserved, crystallised ginger.

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Gundruk (Pickled Leafy Vegetable)

Gundruk is obtained from the fermentation of leafy vegetables in Nepal. It is either served as an appetiser, or as a side dish with the main meal .

posted on 1/1/70

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Papain Production

Enzymes are proteins that can increase the rate of biological changes, such as the ripening of fruit. Papain enzyme is obtained from the green papaya (pawpaw).

posted on 1/1/70

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Tomato Processing

Traditionally, the most important methods used are concentration (to a paste or puree and drying either fruit pieces or to a powder.

posted on 1/1/70

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Clove Processing

Cloves are used to flavour foods and drinks. They are also used to produce essential oil used in dentistry and as a cleaning agent in microscopy.

posted on 1/1/70

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Drying Chillies

The chilli (Capsicum annum) is native to Mexico but now grown and used in most parts of the world.

posted on 1/1/70

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Ginger Processing

Ginger is valued for the dried ginger spice and preserved, crystallised ginger.

posted on 1/1/70

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Nutmeg and Mace

The nutmeg tree yields two spices: nutmeg - the kernel of the seed - and mace - the aril covering the shell of the seed.

posted on 1/1/70

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Pepper Processing

Pepper processing looks at the main post harvest activities. These activities include sorting, threshing and drying.

posted on 1/1/70

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Spice Processing

Small-scale processing of spices can be economically and socially successful.

posted on 1/1/70

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Brown Sugar

This Technical Brief describes techniques for producing brown sugar on a small scale, using relatively low-cost and low-technology processes.

posted on 1/1/70

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Sugar Production from Sugar Cane

This Brief describes the process of sugar production, explaining yields, crushing, juice treatment, juice boiling and cleanliness.

More refined sugars such as white gra...

posted on 26/3/12

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Honey Processing

Containing minerals, vitamins, proteins, amino acids and pollen, honey is a nutritious food with a high demand around the world.

posted on 1/1/70

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Banana Beer

Banana beer is made from bananas, mixed with a cereal flour (often sorghum flour) and fermented to make an alcoholic beverage.

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posted on 12/3/12

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Fruit Juice Processing

This brief looks at juice extraction, preparation, pasteurisation, bottling, quality control, and equipment suppliers.

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posted on 23/12/12

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Fruit Juice Processing - Uandaaji Wa Vinywaji Vya Matunda

This brief looks at juice extraction, preparation, pasteurisation, bottling, quality control, and equipment suppliers.

Would like to start processing fruit ...

posted on 2/5/12

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Lime Juice Clear Cordial

This describes a manufacturing system capable of producing up to 250 bottles of lime juice cordial per day using simple, comparatively low-cost equipment.

posted on 1/1/70

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Lime Juice - Small-scale Production

Making fresh limes into lime juice can alleviate the problem of getting them to the fruit market in a state where they still fetch a good price.

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posted on 13/12/12

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Lime Oil and Juice

The production of oil and juice on a commercial scale requires the use of a range of equipment which is described in this brief.

posted on 1/1/70

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Passion Fruit Juice

Recipe and method for the small-scale manufacture of passion fruit juice.

posted on 1/1/70

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Toddy and Palm Wine

Virtually any sugary plant sap can be processed into alcoholic drinks. The process is essentially fermentation of sugars making alcohol and carbon dioxide.

posted on 1/1/70

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Coffee Processing

This Technical Brief describes the techniques and equipment needed for small-scale coffee production.

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posted on 27/3/12

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Coffee Processing

This Technical Brief describes the techniques and equipment needed for small-scale coffee production.

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posted on 27/3/12

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Cashew Nut Processing

An overview of cashew nut processing and the various choices in methods.

posted on 1/1/70

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Chiuri - The Butter Nut Tree of Nepal

The main product of the tree is "ghee" or butter, extracted from the seeds and named "Chiuri ghee" or "Phulwara butter".

posted on 1/1/70

3

Coconut Processing

Coconuts can be used to produce oil for food, cooking, soap- and cosmetic-making, and as a transport fuel. Coir from the shell can be used in brushes, mats, filtration pads and rope.

posted on 1/1/70

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Essential Oils - Small-scale Production

Essential oils are the volatile oils distilled from aromatic plant materials.

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posted on 14/1/12

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Peanut Processing

Groundnuts are extremely versatile and can be used in a wide range of products. This brief outlines some of their uses.

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posted on 9/2/12

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Oil Extraction

The possible income from oil extraction is often enough to justify the cost of setting up and running a small-scale oil milling business.

oil seed extraction from soursop

posted on 2/4/12

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Chutneys and Sauces

The preparation of chutneys and sauces is a well known preservation method for fruit and vegetables using sugar and acetic acid or vinegar heated together.

posted on 1/1/70

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Fruit Vinegar

A guide for preparing, manufacturing and marketing fruit vinegar on a small scale.

Ripe bananas can be used to make vine...

posted on 15/3/12

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Lime Pickle (Brined)

Lime pickle is made from salted pieces of lime and is eaten as a condiment to curries.

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posted on 1/2/12

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Pickled Papaya

This pickle is more like a chutney as it is prepared by adding sugar, vinegar and salt to the fruits.

posted on 1/1/70

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Strawberry Flavoured Jam

Strawberry flavoured jam can be made from Ash gourd and artificial strawberry flavouring.

posted on 1/1/70

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Watermelon Jelly

How to produce watermelon jelly for a small-scale business. Fully ripe watermelons that have a soft red flesh should be used for making jelly.Practical Action, last updated by Dr Sue Azam-Ali in June 2009, 8 pages

posted on 1/1/70

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Packaging Food in Glass

This technical brief is intended to advise small-scale producers on the methods and equipment needed to package foods in glass jars and bottles.

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posted on 14/3/12

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Banana Chips

Banana chips are a snack food similar to potato chips. This Brief explores what a banana chips project might look like as an income-generating activity.

Hi! I'm interested to join this site ...

posted on 23/12/12

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Chana Chur - Traditional Food Products of Bangladesh

Chana chur is essentially a mixture of two or more components. It is a similar product to Bombay Mix.

posted on 1/1/70

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Cocoa & Chocolate

Cultivation, fermentation, drying, cleaning, roasting, crushing, winnowing, alkalisation, grinding, and the production of cocoa and chocolate.

posted on 1/1/70

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Cured Meat

A simple approach to preserving meat.

posted on 1/1/70

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Dairy Confectionary

This Technical Brief describes the production of two products in detail: rasogalla (or rasogolla) and gulab jamun; and summarises other dairy confectionery products.

posted on 1/1/70

1

Fruit Leathers

Fruit Leathers are made by drying a very thin layer of fruit puree to produce a product with a texture similar to soft leather. Eaten as a snack, their sale is often targeted at healthfood markets.

cannot download the document nor can ...

posted on 22/12/12

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Gum Sweets

These soft sweets use a gelling agent to give them their distinctive characteristics.

posted on 1/1/70

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Gum Sweets - Pastillas de Gomas

Estos caramelos blandos utilizar un agente gelatinizante para darle sus características distintivas.

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posted on 9/4/12

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Marshmallows

A marshmallow is a light, fluffy sweet made by beating air into a sugar solution containing a type of gum (eg gelatine), colour and flavour.

posted on 1/1/70

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Cage Fish Culture on River

Cage fish culture on rivers and open waters.

You can now find some information on ...

posted on 2/11/11

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Different Fish Culture Methods

This document describes fish culture methods such as using fish cages.

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posted on 11/9/12

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Indigeneous Fish Culture

Thia document looks at the indigenous fish culture of Bangladesh.

posted on 1/1/70

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Small-scale Fish Farming

This Technical Brief describes small-scale fish farming in Bangladesh: techniques involved and benefits that can be realised.

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posted on 26/3/12

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Basic Rules of Hygiene, Sanitation and Safety in Food Processing

Subjects include advice on personal hygiene, working practices, clothing, operating machinery, and cleaning.

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Packaging foods in glass

This technical brief is intended to advise small-scale producers on the methods and equipment needed to package foods in glass jars and bottles.

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posted on 14/3/12

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Packaging materials for food

This Technical Brief describes the technical properties of different food packaging materials.

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posted on 21/2/12

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Carrying out a Feasibility Study

An idea for a business is not enough to begin production. It is essential to be aware of the different aspects involved in running the business.

posted on 1/1/70

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Cured Meat Products

A simple approach to preserving meat.

posted on 1/1/70

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Food Processing Equipment Design

In this Technical Brief some simple principles are described which can be used to check the design of locally-made or imported equipment.

posted on 1/1/70

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Quality Control in Food Processing

An essential component of any food processing business, QC protects customers and business whilst ensuring food law compliance.

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posted on 11/12/12

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Baking

Baking is the process that uses an oven or hotplate to cook a wide range of flour-based foods.

posted on 1/1/70

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