Dehydrated onion flakes
1. Raw materials / commodities
Main input: Fresh whole onion bulbs
- Input-price assumption: ₹25/kg
- Model batch: 50 kg
- Selected input share: 100%
- Recovery assumption: 12%
Availability: Local natural-farming supply is yet to be confirmed.
2. NFIC machines required
Use: Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770
Use: Vegetables & Fruits Cleaning Machine (Bubble Washer) — 2 Chamber
Use: Solar Dryer
Use: Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine)
Use: Packaging Materials — Food-grade Pouches
3. How the product is made
Input: Fresh whole onion bulbs
Output: Intermediate for next step
Machine: Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine) (NFIC-KUP-U04-03)
Parameters: Follow validated hygienic SOP; use food-grade contact surfaces; control batch traceability.
Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.
Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material
Output: Intermediate for next step
Machine: Vegetables & Fruits Cleaning Machine (Bubble Washer) — 2 Chamber (NFIC-KUP-U04-01)
Parameters: Use potable water and hygienic draining; prevent recontamination.
Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.
Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material
Output: Intermediate for next step
Machine: Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine) (NFIC-KUP-U04-03)
Parameters: Follow validated hygienic SOP; use food-grade contact surfaces; control batch traceability.
Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.
Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material
Output: Intermediate for next step
Machine: Solar Dryer (NFIC-KUP-U04-02)
Parameters: Dry to validated endpoint moisture/water activity; protect from contamination during drying.
Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.
Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material
Output: Intermediate for next step
Parameters: Follow validated hygienic SOP; use food-grade contact surfaces; control batch traceability.
Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.
4. Financials and Unit economics
1. What will I produce and sell?
Assumption: All saleable production is sold at the indicated selling price.
2. How much does one batch cost?
Variable costs — these increase when you produce more
3. NFIC Facility Cost
Usage charges scale with the batches produced
Check tariff inclusions before adding electricity or operator time. Extra entrepreneur/helper labour is shown separately.
4. Will I make a profit?
5. How many batches do I need to sell?
You should produce and sell at least 4 batches per month to cover your costs.
Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹819 before any other unforeseen expenses.
6. What happens if I produce more?
At the same batch size, NFIC usage and finance allowances increase with production. Monthly business overhead is counted once.
7. How much money do I need before starting?
Active production: 12 months per year. Annual indicative operating surplus: ₹42,629. Business overhead continues for twelve months.
Why is ₹29,156 needed for day-to-day business?
Raw material, ingredients, packaging and other expenses have to be paid before all the money from customers comes back.
Working-capital cycle: approximately 30 days
5. Branding, packaging & labelling
Packaging & labelling guidance
| Target customer / segment | Local households, health-conscious mainstream consumers and institutional buyers as relevant to product |
|---|---|
| Brand positioning / proposition | Natural-farming ingredient-led, small-batch Dehydrated onion flakes; emphasize traceable sourcing and transparent processing without unvalidated health claims. |
| Pack size | 50 g / 100 g / 200 g |
| Label copy status | Minimum label copy specified; final artwork pending |
| Packaging vendor / source | To be finalized through approved packaging vendor |
Recommended packaging
- High moisture/oxygen-barrier food-grade laminated pouch; vacuum packing optional where product texture is suitable.
Retail label essentials
- net quantity
- batch/lot
- manufacturer/packer address
- consumer-care details
- MRP/unit-sale-price and other Legal Metrology declarations.
Product name, origin & marketing claims
- Name of food
- No special claim by default.
Ingredients, allergens & cross-contact
- ingredient list as applicable
- allergen declaration where applicable
Nutrition & claims
- nutrition information
- Validate every nutrition/health/organic/natural-farming or other voluntary claim before artwork.
Shelf life, storage & after-opening
- date marking
- storage/use directions
FSSAI licence, certifications & marks
- veg symbol
- FSSAI logo & licence no.