Food processing

Turning agricultural products into other commodities has the potential to provide income generation opportunities. These opportunities are needed to support the millions of poor families who can no longer make a living from the land alone, as well as people who have no land to farm.

Topics

Dairy

Dairy production covers a range of products from milk, butter, and cheese through to more luxurious products such as...

Food Hygiene and Safety

Food hygiene and safety are a fundamental part of any food processing enterprise whether large or small.

Fruits, Vegetables and Roots

This topic area covers a wide range of produce that have the common themes of value addition and quality assurance...

Herbs and Spices

Herbs and spices can be a high value crop demanding good prices. They are normally dried and packaged before being...

Juices and Drinks

Juices are a popular product to process fruit into and can be done on a relatively small scale. Other drinks are...

Legumes, Beans and Grains

A potentially huge range of crops can be covered under this topic. This section looks at just a few of the options...

Nut Processing and Oil Extraction

This section covers the processing of various nuts which are either sold as whole nuts or further processed into...

Packaging and Bottling

A vital aid to preserving and protecting perishable goods. Appropriate packaging will ensure that products will get...

Pickles and Vinegars

These approaches to preserving fruit and vegetables can be done on a domestic scale but can also be used on a...

Snack Foods

These foods provide opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs to improve their income.

Sugar and Starches

Sugar is a significant food ingredient. This section covers the production of different types of sugar at different...

General Resources

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Carrying Out a Feasability Study

  • Technical Brief
  • English

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

S. Asam Ali, Published by Practical Action on 01/01/70

Cured Meat Products

  • Technical Brief
  • English

A simple approach to preserving meat.

Pete Fellows, Published by Practical Action on 08/30/11

Food Labelling

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Labelling is an important process in the food processing chain. It is the first point of contact between consumer...

Sue Azam Ali, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/08

Food Processing Building Design

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Whether starting from the beginning or converting an existing structure, these notes give relevant guidance.

Barrie Axtell, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Food Processing Equipment Design

  • Technical Brief
  • English

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

Barrie Axtell, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Food Processing Equipment Design - Conception de Materials Usage Alimentaire

  • Technical Brief
  • French

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

Barrie Axtell, Published by Practical Action on 01/01/70

Food Processing in Parcona, Peru

  • case study
  • English

A few handbooks on making jams, yoghurt and fruit nectars were used help the Women's Association of Parcona develop...

Giannina Solari, Published by Soluciones Prácticas on 02/02/02

Honey Processing

  • Technical Brief
  • English

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

Peter Fellows, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Jams, Jellies and Marmalades

  • Technical Brief
  • English

An introduction to small-scale jams, jellies and marmalades making, known collectively as preserves.

Sue Azam Ali, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Lime Marmalade

  • Technical Brief
  • English

The production of traditional lime marmalade is perfectly feasible and the general principles for jam making apply.

Sue Azam Ali, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/09

Making Bel Jaam (multimedia) - Nepali

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Information about making Bel Jaam in Nepali. [33 Mb]

Published by Practical Action Nepal on 01/01/70

Passion Fruit Jam

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Recipe and method for the small-scale production of passion fruit jam.

Sue Azam Ali, Published by Practical Action on 07/02/09

Pineapple Jam

  • Technical Brief
  • English

To make 200 x 1Ib jars of pineapple jam requires approximately 62kg of sugar and 158kg of fresh pineapple.

Sue Azam Ali, Published by Practical Action on 09/01/08

Quality Control in Food Processing

  • Technical Brief
  • English

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

Barrie Axtell, Tony Swetman, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/03

Strawberry Flavoured Jam

  • Technical Brief
  • English

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

Sue Azam Ali, Published by Practical Action on 08/17/11

Watermelon Jelly

  • Technical Brief
  • English

How to produce watermelon jelly for a small-scale business. Fully ripe watermelons that have a soft red flesh should...

Sue Azam Ali, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

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