Makhana Primary Roasting Machine
About the Technology
The primary roasting machine for makhana is designed to roast about 10kg makhana seeds in one batch. It is a cost-efficient system with high throughout capacity. Roasting of all grades of makhana is possible using this roasting machine
- Energy Requirement: 41kW
- LPG gas for healing the pan: 8kg gas/100kg
- Capacity: 80-100kg raw seed/hour
Main Parts of Roasting Machine:
- Roasting Pan
- Heating System
- Power Transmission
- Agitation System
- Discharge Mechanism
| Traditional Methods | Roasting Machine |
| A batch of 1-2 kg was roasted by a time. | A batch of about 10kg seeds can be roasted at a time. |
| Hot roasted seeds had to be removed manually | Roasted seeds are removed using proper unloading systems. |
| Wood as a source of fuel. | LPG as a source of fuel. |
| Numerous workers are required for roasting. | Only one person can easily operate the machine. |
Stakeholders
- Food processing equipment manufactures
- Makhana processing industry
