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Fruits, Vegetables & Leaf Products

Onion powder

TECH-NFIC-048
Record type
Phase-I SKU
Product category
Fruits, Vegetables & Leaf Products
Popularity
High Demand
Machinery available at NFIC
Complete Fit
Investment band
INV-01
Priority phase
Phase 1

1. Raw materials / commodities

COM-NFIC-036
Onion
Validated
Fruits, Vegetables & Leaf Products

Main input: Fresh whole onion bulbs for powder

Cost assumptions
  • 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

NFIC-KUP-U03-02
Single Head Pulveriser 7.5 HP — White Powder with Starter
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 1

Use: Single Head Pulveriser 7.5 HP — White Powder with Starter

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U03-05
Vibro Shifter
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Vibro Shifter

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U03-06
Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm)
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm)

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U03-09
Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U04-01
Vegetables & Fruits Cleaning Machine (Bubble Washer) — 2 Chamber
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Vegetables & Fruits Cleaning Machine (Bubble Washer) — 2 Chamber

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U04-02
Solar Dryer
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Solar Dryer

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U04-03
Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine)
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Chopper Cutter (Multipurpose Slicing Machine)

Open machine page →
NFIC-KUP-U08-01
Packaging Materials — Food-grade Pouches
Validated
Shed / location: SHED 2

Use: Packaging Materials — Food-grade Pouches

Machine is mapped to this product · no separate public machine page

3. How the product is made

1
Process
Peel/trim
Validated

Input: Fresh whole onion bulbs for powder

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.

2
Process
wash
Validated

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.

3
Process
slice
Validated

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.

4
Process
dry
Validated

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.

6
Process
sieve
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Vibro Shifter (NFIC-KUP-U03-05)

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.

7
Process
fill
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Intermediate for next step

Machine: Horizontal (Vertical) Semi Augur Filler (50 gm to 500 gm) (NFIC-KUP-U03-06)

Parameters: Verify net quantity, seal integrity, coding, food-contact packaging and traceability.

Quality / yield check: Record batch observation and reject non-conforming material/output.

8
Process
seal
Validated

Input: Output of previous step / approved raw material

Output: Onion powder

Machine: Vertical Band Sealer SS FRB 770 (NFIC-KUP-U03-09)

Parameters: Verify net quantity, seal integrity, coding, food-contact packaging and traceability.

Quality / yield check: Use moisture-barrier packs; powder is highly hygroscopic. Financial batch recovery assumption 0.120 kg/kg of total costing input. Final whole saleable packs are rounded down; unfilled residue is not sold in this model.

4. Financials and Unit economics

Planning estimate

Source assumption
₹25/kg fresh procurement and 12% whole-bulb recovery estimates. ₹50/50 g net niche direct-sale estimate, below prior ₹1,100/kg planning rate.
Pack size
50 g pouch
Selling price
₹50.00
per pouch
Variable cost to make one pouch
₹36.08
Money left per pouch
₹13.92
Before shared/fixed costs
Minimum production to cover costs
2 batches/month
Whole batches required
At 6 batches/month
₹6,763 profit/month
Money required to start
₹41,237

1. What will I produce and sell?

Raw material used in one batch (kg)
50.00
Finished product from one batch (kg)
6.00
Pouches produced from one batch
120 pouches
Selling price per pouch
₹50.00
Planned production
6 batches/month
Pouches available for sale/month
720 pouches

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

Main raw material
₹1,250.00
Packaging material
₹420.00
Production/helper labour
₹300.00
Transport / logistics
₹79.50
Other production costs
₹25.00
NFIC usage and utilities
₹2,255.00
Total variable cost per batch
₹4,329.50
Sales from one batch
₹6,000.00
120 pouches × ₹50.00
Variable cost of one batch
₹4,329.50
Money left from one batch
₹1,670.50
Before finance and business overhead.
Money left per pouch
₹13.92
Before finance and business overhead.

3. NFIC Facility Cost

Usage charges scale with the batches produced

NFIC use and utilities
₹13,530/month
Reference allowances: NFIC usage and listed utilities from the master. Confirm operator charges and tariff inclusions with NFIC.

Check tariff inclusions before adding electricity or operator time. Extra entrepreneur/helper labour is shown separately.

4. Will I make a profit?

Income statement per active production month
Sales income including any by-product receipts
₹36,000
Main raw material
₹7,500
Packaging
₹2,520
Production/helper labour
₹1,800
Transport / logistics
₹477
Other variable costs
₹150
NFIC usage cost at planned production
₹13,530
Total variable costs
₹25,977
Money left after variable costs
₹10,023
Business overhead
₹3,000
Illustrative finance allowance
₹260
Estimated monthly profit
₹6,763
At 6 batches per month, estimated profit is ₹6,763 per month.

5. How many batches do I need to sell?

Below break-even
1 batches
Sales: ₹6,000
Loss: ₹1,373
Not enough
BREAK-EVEN
2 batches
Sales: ₹12,000
Profit: ₹254
Minimum required
Above break-even
3 batches
Sales: ₹18,000
Profit: ₹1,882
Business earns more

You should produce and sell at least 2 batches per month to cover your costs.

Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹1,627 before any other unforeseen expenses.

6. What happens if I produce more?

1 batches/month
₹1,373 loss
2 batches/month
₹254 profit ← Break-even crossed
3 batches/month
₹1,882 profit
4 batches/month
₹3,509 profit
6 batches/month
₹6,763 profit
9 batches/month
₹11,645 profit

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: ₹81,159. Business overhead continues for twelve months.

Startup & Working Capital Requirement
Money needed for day-to-day business
₹25,977
Other startup requirements
₹15,260
Total startup money required
₹41,237

Why is ₹25,977 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

Estimated total money required to start and operate the business ₹41,237

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 Onion powder; 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
Packaging, labelling & compliance guidanceRead one box at a time.

Recommended packaging

  • High moisture-barrier laminated pouch; opaque/metallised structure preferred for colour-sensitive powders.

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.