EXTRUDED PUFFED SNACKS

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INTRODUCTION
Extruded puffed snacks are made from degermed corn or corn grits, wheat, rice or other
cereals. There has been a remarkable growth in the varieties and popularity of such products
because they are easily affordable, tasty, easy to make and nutritive. These products are
flavoured with cheese, spices, onion, garlic or chilly and broadly fall in the fast food category.

2.0

PRODUCTS
2.1

Applications

Many varieties with different flavours and sizes can be made. With some imagination,
variants of these products can be introduced at regular intervals once the pulse of consumer
taste and preference is understood. At times, even some cosmetic changes can lure the
consumers. Familiarity with local tastes and likings is very essential. This is a universal
project with no preferred location as such. This note considers Assam as the proposed
location.
2.2

Availability of know-how and compliances

DFRL, Mysore, has developed the know-how. Compliance with PFA Act is compulsory.
3.0

MARKET POTENTIAL
With urbanisation, disposable incomes in urban, semi-urban and even in some rural areas are
going up. This aspect coupled with changing life styles has opened up many new markets in
many sectors including the food processing sector. Last few years have witnessed a
remarkable change in preferences and spending habits especially of the younger generation
and youth. Extruded puffed snacks are primarily targeted at this segment of the population.
These products find various applications like tea time snacks, as munching during ceremonies

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or parties, during picnics or outings or simply as fun products. Hence with proper publicity,
adequate placement to ensure easy availability and attractive packaging the market can be
captured, provided quality is upto the mark.
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Good quality corn grits or rice or wheat flour or a combination of these ingredients is mixed
with water and then this mixture is fed to the hopper of the extruder. During the process,
extruder machine converts natural starches in these cereals into cold solution, which on
cooking in the extruder, is converted into an expanded form. These longish pieces are then
cut into the desired length. The product at this stage has moisture content of about 6% and it
is immediately dried in the dryer to bring down moisture level to about 2%. Raw dried pieces
are then fed to blender for coating with oil and spices. Oil is sprayed through a spray gun
activated by dried and filtered air from a compressor. These coated products are directly fed
to the hopper of automatic form, fill and seal machine where they are packed.

5.0

CAPITAL INPUTS
5.1

Land and Building

The built-up area requirement is about 100 sq.mtrs. and therefore a plot of land of around
200 sq.mtrs. is recommended. Price of land may vary according to the location but it is taken
at Rs. 300/- per sq.mtr. Thus, an amount of Rs. 0.60 lacs is likely to be spent. As regards, the
constructed area, main production hall of 50 sq.mtrs. would be enough. Storage and packing
rooms would be of 30 sq.mtrs. and balance 20 sq.mtrs. for a small office and toilet blocks. The
total construction cost is estimated to be Rs. 2.50 lacs.
5.2

Plant and Machinery

Keeping in mind the financial viability of the project, it is advisable to have installed
production capacity of 6 tonnes per month or 72 tonnes per year with 300 working days and
working of 2 shifts per day. In view of this, following machines are suggested:
Item

Qty.

Price (Rs.)

Extruder with screws, barrel and electric motor and

3,00,000

Tray dryer with 48 trays

80,000

Blender with spray gun, heater and compressor

70,000

Automatic Form, fill and sealing machines

1,50,000

Weighing scale, hot air oven, laboratory equipments, etc.

--

50,000

Total

6,50,000

5.3

Miscellaneous Assets

Many other support assets like furniture and fixtures, electrical, storage racks and bins,
stainless steel utensils etc. shall be required for which a provision of Rs. 75,000/- is made.

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5.4

Utilities

Total power requirement is estimated to be 60 HP whereas about 1000 ltrs. of water shall be
required every day. The total cost under this head at 100% activity level is assumed to be Rs.
1, 00,000/-.
5.5

Raw Material

The main raw materials are corn grits and rice or wheat flour. Other materials are edible
oils, spices, salt, chillies, etc. All of them are available locally. Corns are not grown in much
quantities in North-East but since the quantity required is not much, no difficulty is
envisaged. However, it is advisable to line up the supplies well in advance. Packing would
play a critical role and hence it is suggested to engage a professional designer. Suppliers who
can supply printed rolls of pouches need to be contacted in advance.
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7.0

MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS
Particulars

Nos.

Monthly
Salary (Rs.)

Total Monthly
Salary (Rs.)

Skilled Worker

1,800

7,200

Unskilled Workers

1,250

5,000

Semi-skilled Workers

1,500

3,000

Machine Operators

2,500

5,000

Clerk

2,000

2,000

Salesmen

2,500

5,000

Total

27,200

TENTATIVE IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

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Period (in months)

Application and sanction of loan

Site selection and commencement of civil work

Completion of civil work and placement of

Erection, installation and trial runs

DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Land and Building

Area (Sq.Mtrs)

Cost (Rs.)

Land

300

60,000

Building

100

2,50,000

Total

3,10,000

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8.2

Plant and Machinery

A detailed list is already furnished earlier. Total landed cost and installation charges are
estimated to be Rs. 6.50 lacs.
8.3

Miscellaneous Assets

A provision of Rs. 75,000 would take care of needs under this category as narrated before.
8.4

Preliminary & Pre-operative Expenses

Expenses like registration charges, establishment and quick market assessment fees, interest
during implementation, trial runs, etc. are taken at Rs. 65,000/-.
8.5

Working Capital Requirement

The proposed installed capacity of the plant shall be 72 tonnes per year. But the capacity
utilisation in the first year is assumed to be 65%. At this activity level, the working capital
needs shall be as under:
(Rs. in lacs)
Particulars

Period

Margin

Total

Bank

Promoters

Shock of RMs

1 Month

30%

0.95

0.65

0.30

Stock of Packing Materials

1 Month

30%

0.50

0.35

0.15

Stock of Finished Goods

Month

25%

0.60

0.45

0.15

Receivables

Month

25%

1.35

1.00

0.35

Workin g Expenses

1 Month

100%

0.40

--

0.40

Total

3.80

2.45

1.35

8.6

Cost of the Project and Means of Financing

(Rs. in lacs)
Amount

Land and Building

3.10

Plant and Machinery

6.50

Miscellaneous Assets

0.75

P&P Expenses

0.65

Contingencies @ 10% on Land,

0.90

Working Capital Margin

1.35

Total

13.25

Means of Finance
Promoters' Contribution

3.85

Loan from Bank/FI

9.40

Total

13.25

Debt Equity Ratio

2.44 : 1

Promoters' Contribution

29%

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Financial assistance in the form of grant is available from the Ministry of Food Processing
Industries, Govt. of India, towards expenditure on technical civil works and plant and
machinery for eligible projects subject to certain terms and conditions.
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PROFITABILITY CALCULATIONS
9.1
Production Capacity and Build-up
The proposed production capacity of the plant at 100% is 72 tonnes per year. Capacity
utilisation in the first year is envisaged to be 65% whereas second year onwards it is
restricted to 75%.
9.2

Sales Revenue at 100%

(Rs. in lacs)

Product

Qty
(Tonnes)

Extruded Puffed Snacks

72

Selling
Price/Ton

Sales Value

70,000

50.40

Raw Materials Required at 100%

Product

(Rs. in lacs)
Qty
(Tonnes)

Price/Ton
(Rs)

Value

Corn Grits

50

13,000

6.50

Wheat/Rice Flour

15

14,000

2.10

Edible Oil

50,000

1.00

Spices 3

70,000

2.10

Salt

4,000

0.08

Printed Rolls of Food Grade

--

--

6.32

Corrugated Boxes (Assorted sizes)

--

--

7.04

Total

25.14

9.4
Utilities
The total expenditure under this head at 100% capacity utilisation is expected to be
Rs.1, 00,000/- as explained earlier.
9.5
Selling Expenses
Extruded puffed snacks can be sold through number of outlets spread across a large area
which would entail considerable transportation cost. Commission of 7% to 8% shall have to be
paid to the retailers and product sampling is also required.
9.6
Interest
Interest on term loan assistance of Rs. 9.40 lacs is calculated @ 12% per year considering
repayment in 5 years including a moratorium period of 1 year. Interest on working capital
loan from bank is computed @ 14% per annum.
9.7
Depreciation
It is calculated on WDV basis and rates considered are 10% on building and 20% on plant
and machinery and miscellaneous assets.

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PROJECTED PROFITABILITY
(Rs. in lacs)
No.

Particulars

Installed Capacity

1st Year

----- 72 Tonnes -----

Capacity Utilisation

65%

75%

32.76

37.67

10.45

12.00

Packing Materials

5.90

6.80

Utilities

0.65

0.75

Salaries

3.26

3.71

Stores & Spares

0.60

0.70

Repairs & Maintenance

0.75

0.90

Selling Expenses @ 12.5%

4.10

4.70

Administrative Expenses

1.20

1.40

26.91

30.96

Profit before Interest & Depreciation

5.85

6.71

Interest on Term Loan

1.05

0.79

Interest on Working Capital

0.36

0.40

Depreciation

1.64

1.31

Net Profit

2.80

4.21

Income-tax @ 20%

0.55

0.85

Profit after Tax

2.25

3.36

Cash Accruals

3.89

4.67

--

2.15

Sales Realisation
B

Cost of Production
Raw Materials

Total
C

Repayment of Term Loan

2nd Year

BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS

(Rs. in lacs)

No

Particulars

Amount

[A]

Sales

[B]

Variable Costs

32.76

Raw Materials

10.45

Packing Materials

5.90

Utilities (70%)

0.39

Salaries (35%)

1.95

Stores & Spares

0.60

Selling Expenses (70%)

2.87

Admn. Expenses (50%)

0.60

Interest on Working Capital

0.36

23.12

[C]

Contribution [A] - [B]

9.64

[D]

Fixed Cost

5.84

[E]

Break-Even Point (D C)

61%

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[A]

LEVERAGES

Financial Leverage
= EBIT/EBT
= 4.21 2.80
= 1.50

Operating Leverage
= Contribution/EBT
= 9.64 2.80
= 3.44

Degree of Total Leverage

[B]

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

Particulars

1st Yr

2nd Yr

3rd Yr

4th Yr

5th Yr

Cash Accruals

3.89

4.67

5.21

5.80

6.39

Interest on TL

1.05

0.79

0.59

0.33

0.16

Total [A]

4.94

5.46

5.80

6.13

6.55

Interest on TL

1.05

0.79

0.59

0.33

0.16

--

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.35

Total [B]

1.05

3.14

2.94

2.68

2.51

DSCR [A] [B]

4.70

1.73

1.97

2.28

2.60

Repayment of TL

Average DSCR

------------------------------------- 2.65 ---------------------------------

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[C]

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Cost of the project is Rs. 13.25 lacs.

Cash
Accruals

18%

20%

24%

3.89

3.29

3.24

3.14

4.67

3.35

3.24

3.04

5.21

3.17

3.02

2.73

5.80

2.99

2.80

2.45

6.39

2.79

2.57

2.18

25.96

15.59

14.87

13.54

The IRR is around 23%.

The machinery shall be available from:

M/s. Archana Machinery Stores, Guwahati

2.

M/s. Narang Corporation, Shillong

3.

Gurunanak Engg and foundry works, 166 Focal Point, Mehta Rd,Amritsar-143039.
Tel No. 2583542/2587943, Fax: 2587944

4.

Sadanand Approtech Pvt. Ltd. B-34, Mini Nagar, Dahisar (E), Mumbai-400068.
Tel No. 28114536/28104143

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