The rise of the 'snacking' phenomenon is now fairly well documented on an international scale, although the rate and extent of development do vary from country to country. With the breakdown of formal meals, consumers are increasingly tending to eat a number of smaller snacks during the day rather than three full meals. Furthermore, in an increasingly fast paced financially well-off society there is growing demand for snacks that are easy to buy, store and eat, with an increasing number being eaten on the moves. With this background, the potato wafers and chips market seems to hold good growth prospects. According snack market analysis, potato chips account for an average of 35% of the total savory snacks market.
The popularity of snack foods is growing fast day-by-day and potato wafers have emerged as a potential snack food. A number of organized as well as unorganized groups are already there catering to the needs of tea stalls, restaurants, railway stations, tourist places etc. Still there is a huge demand to be met for these products in interior and remote places in different parts of the country.
Potato wafers and chips are one of the most celebrated in the ready to eat munchies market, relished in almost all the parts of the world. They serve as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
In India it is being produced not only on large scale by big firms, but also on cottage and home scale in semi-urban and rural areas. Though there exists some international as well as national brands but majority of the market base is under the control of local manufacturers. With proper strategy and network, it is possible to penetrate the market. Owing to this, there are a number of companies from both the organized as well as unorganized sector who are already catering to the needs of tea stalls, restaurants, railway stations, tourist places etc. Still there is a huge demand to be met for these products in interior and remote places in different parts of the country.
An exclusive machine for producing superior quality potato chips is providing by Jas enterprise. Complete system for the production of potato chips of excellent quality and less fat pickup. These machines are based on technology accepted world-wide; modifications are incorporated to meet local conditions. We provide complete technical support, process know-how.
The simplest chips of the kind that are just cooked and salted, but manufacturers can add a wide variety of seasonings of herbs, spices, cheese or artificial additives. Potato wafers must be manufactured in a scientific manner and under hygienic conditions. The production process mainly comprises of the following steps:-
De-stoning and Washing
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Peeling
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Slicing
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Slice Washing
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Blanching
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De-watering
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Frying
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Inspection
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Flavoring
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Cooling
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Packing
The potatoes selected for wafers should be large oval shape free from disease and fully grown. Potatoes should have the minimum numbers of eyes to cut down the losses by trimming. Potatoes are before peeling them with the help of a peeler. (For more details of potato peeler click here) then these potatoes are trimmed and put in brine water for 30-35 minutes to prevent browning.
Potatoes are sliced as per required thickness in a slicing machine. The slices are again placed in cold water whenever there is considerable delay you can subsequent operation of blanching. Then slice are kept in water containing 0.05% potassium metabolism (the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life) to avid oxidation. The slice are blanched for 3 to 5 minutes in boiling water and spread on trays at the rate of 4.88 kg to 7.30 kg per square meter tray surface, the blanched chips are then subject to hydro extracting machine (centrifugal) to remove excess of water and fried in edible oil at 140-240° c, for 3-4 minutes. This wafer and other ingredients like salts; spicy mixture is sprayed as per required taste. Now this potato wafers are then packed in the bags and sealed.
Jas enterprise is specializing in manufacturing and export of super grade potato chips making machines that are in wide demand in the global marketplace. Commercial potato chips machine is made from heavy duty stainless steel fabricated body. Adjustable stainless steel blades are fitted on aluminium die. Chips slicing die is rotated by suitable electric motor. Base of chips machine is made from mild steel angle and covered with stainless steel sheet. Stainless steel easily detachable hopper is supplied with these potato chips making machines.
| Model No | Jas-PCM-105 | Jas-PCM-111 |
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| Production Capacity | 300 Kilograms / Hr. | 500 Kilograms / Hr. |
| Electric motor | 0.5 HP (0.37 kW) | 1 HP (0.75 kW) |
| Slicing Blade Internal Diameter | ||
| Dimension | 61 X 38 X 76 cm | 64 X 46 X 107 cm |
| Net / Gross Weight (kilograms) {Shipping Volume (m³)} | 50 / 70 kilograms 0.31 m³ | 60 / 85 Kilograms 0.51 0.31 m³ |