Cold-process lemon pickle
1. Raw materials / commodities
Main input: Fresh lemons, oil, dry spices and salt
- Input-price assumption: ₹40/kg
- Model batch: 40 kg
- Selected input share: 70%
- Recovery assumption: 98%
Availability: Local natural-farming supply is yet to be confirmed.
2. NFIC machines required
Use: Hand Held Inkjet Coding Machine Manual
Use: Pneumatic Pickle Filling Machine with 50 Litres Hopper / 40 mm Nozzle
Use: Air Compressor — 160 Liter, 2 HP
Use: Manual Induction Sealer — 120 mm Bottle Diameter
Use: Electric Pickle Making Machine
Use: Packaging Materials — Bottles
Use: Packaging Materials — Printed Labels
3. How the product is made
Input: Fresh lemons, oil, dry spices and salt
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
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
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
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: Electric Pickle Making Machine (NFIC-KUP-U06-04)
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: Cold-process lemon pickle
Machine: Semi Bottle Labelling Machine with XD 31 Coding (NFIC-KUP-U01-03); Manual Induction Sealer — 120 mm Bottle Diameter (NFIC-KUP-U06-03)
Parameters: Verify net quantity, seal integrity, coding, food-contact packaging and traceability.
Quality / yield check: Phase 1 applies only to a validated cold-process recipe; hot tempering/cooking would move it to Phase 2. Financial batch recovery assumption 0.980 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
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 1 batches per month to cover your costs.
Every additional batch sold after this adds approximately ₹5,952 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: ₹2,49,718. Business overhead continues for twelve months.
Why is ₹22,763 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
No publishable branding/packaging records found.