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How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 6:00pm On Jun 28, 2014 |
Plantain as a major source of food in many regions throughout Nigeria and Sub-saharan Africa can be grown and processed profitably in Nigeria. The production of plantain as shown from research is over 70 million metric tones per year. Despite this figure, we are still in short supply meaning that demand is more than supply. Plantain can either be used for domestic consumption or as a source of raw material by other processing producers. For instance, plantain can be processed into chips or flour and sold locally or export abroad. Plantain flour because of its value has now become a popular food today in both local and foreign market. In Nigeria, the potential national demand for plantain flour has been estimated to be in excess of 200,000 Tonnes/Annum The current supply level is probably less than 20% of the estimated demand with only few companies producing on mechanized and commercial scale. The facilities required for a small/medium scale plantain flour mill include drying machine, slicing/chipping machine, milling machine and packaging machine. The average production cost per Kg of plantain flour is N236, while the average retail price per Kg of good quality plantain flour is N330 per Kg. Plantain is the major raw material for plantain flour production, and it is available all year round in commercial quantities in many parts of Nigeria such as Enugu,Imo,Osun,Oyo,Ogun,Anambra,Bayelsa e.t.c Nigeria is said to be the largest producer of plantain in West Africa. The processing line for plantain flour production is as follows: 1. Sorting: This involves inspection of plantain fingers to identify and remove unsuitable ones i.e. spoilt, immature pulps e.t.c. 2. Weighing: The sorted plantains are properly weighed to quantify input of the raw plantain. 3. Blanching: The green plantain fruits are soaked in hot water for some minutes to soften the skin for easy peeling. 4. Peeling: The plantain peels are removed manually using sharp knives to obtain the pulp. 5. Slicing/Chipping: The pulp is sliced or chipped with the aid of a mechanical slicer. 6. Drying: The sliced plantain is dried in a short time with the aid of an industrial drying machine. 7. Milling: The dried plantain slices/chips are milled in a hammer mill. 8. Sieving: The flour is sieved to obtain the desire particle size. 9. Packaging: The flour is packaged in moisture proof packaging material ready for sale. Now, if you operate a plantain flour mill that has the capacity to process 1tonne of plantain flour per day, and you implement a good and efficient marketing strategy, the following average monthly figures are true: Production volume per month = 29tones (29000Kg) Sales = N9, 570,000 Direct cost of sales = N6, 844,000 Miscellaneous = N500,000 Profit per month = N2,226,000. Plantain flour mill can be operated profitably any where in Nigeria. The start-up cost at a small scale is approximately N6,000,000. This will cover the cost of procurement of land, factory construction, furniture, vehicle and procurement/installation of machinery. Drop your comment or questions for clarifications, more info and technical assistance. Call 08164628081,01-7910494 Also,Like our facebook fanpage on www.facebook.com/lesgupnigeria for more wealth creating info in agribusiness. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Egomah(m): 10:25am On Jun 30, 2014 |
Hello and good morning to you. I would like to know if there is a use for platain peel, cos of the volume after making use of the main platain. Thanks |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 5:17pm On Jun 30, 2014 |
Egomah: Hello and good morning to you. I would like to know if there is a use for platain peel, cos of the volume after making use of the main platain.Good question. The peel can also be grinded to make flour. Its very nutritious and high in vitamins. Would be dried for some days and then follow the same process of making plantain flour. It also mean that you will be making money from both the main plantain flour and the flour generated from the peel. Brazil is the highest producer of this kind of flour. generated from the peel. This can also be an advantage for new plantain flour establishment because most flour companies actually dispose them off 1 Like |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 8:02am On Jul 07, 2014 |
2 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSUME PLANTAIN FLOUR The demand for plantain flour is increasing day by day especially due to increased awareness of.its health benefits. Plantain flour has been found to be healthy as well as high energy food. Plantain flour provide adequate level of minerals such as iron,magnesium and phosphorus which is essential for bone strenghtening and cardiac-protective role.Therefore to prevent yourself from having heart attack consume more of plantain flour than any other. I have never had the experience constipation even if i filled my tummy with plantain flour but not with the case of other flour especially the wheat flour. The reason being that plantain flour contain dietary fibre that help normal bowel movements thereby reducing constipation like us on www.facebook.com/lesgupnigeria |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 12:26pm On Jul 07, 2014 |
The major machinery and equipment for production of plantain flour are:Dryer,plantain slicer,Hammer mill with cyclone,Vibro sifter,soaking tanks and packaging machine. The machineries can be fabricated locally to reduce cost production by Over 20%. 1 Like |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by smlafolabi(m): 3:22am On Oct 17, 2014 |
Nice write up |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 9:36am On Oct 17, 2014 |
smlafolabi:Thank you. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by akokite: 12:58pm On Nov 12, 2014 |
How can I get these machines and can I start on a smaller scale |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 7:24am On Nov 13, 2014 |
akokite:Where are you based? Cheap Local fabricated machineries are available to kickstart on.a smaller scale. You can connect with me on whatsapp 08164628081 to discuss more. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by meemeee: 2:29pm On Nov 13, 2014 |
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Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by bafnaija: 10:30am On Nov 20, 2014 |
This is good information but before getting to the flour production someone should first master the species of plantain to plant that could produce more flour. For all you guys, what is the best plantain variety in the list below to produce flour in industrial scale? 1. Pita 14 2. Pita 17 3. Pita 24 4. Pita 26 5. Bita 3 6. Agbagba I am busy researching the best one that could produce more flour and good taste. Thank you. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Gadgetmobil(m): 12:06pm On Nov 20, 2014 |
You are doing a great Job @Lesgupnigeria, God bless you, we are watching and following |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 8:18am On Nov 21, 2014 |
bafnaija:Good that you are researching more on that,probably you will get one or two things there. Good Plantain flour must be odorless, have bland taste etc. In as much that you have good plantain bunch,you are good to process into plantain flour. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by bafnaija: 11:48am On Nov 22, 2014 |
Which variety is mostly used in Nigeria for flour? |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by bafnaija: 11:49am On Nov 22, 2014 |
And where is the best place to get a supply of suckers? |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 4:41pm On Nov 22, 2014 |
bafnaija:i am more familiar with agbagba |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 5:34am On Nov 28, 2014 |
bafnaija:You can get it from me @#100/sucker. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by bafnaija: 3:51pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
What is the growth cycle, the height of the trunk and the weight of the bunch, number of fingers, the length of the whole bunch, the grade of the fruit, how much dry matter per 100gm, the colour of the pulp in maturity, the bunch yield for Agbagba? How much could you be able to supply? If possible, can you post photo of a bunch of agbagba? Thanks. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by opo26: 11:27pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
Lesgupnigeria:. ooga plz help me I have passion for farming |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Ojilo: 7:25am On Nov 29, 2014 |
Pls I will like to know if any preservative is required. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 6:15pm On Nov 30, 2014 |
Ojilo:Preservative is not required. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by meemeee: 10:09pm On Dec 01, 2014 |
Please are you sure about this? Lesgupnigeria: |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 7:52am On Dec 02, 2014 |
meemeee:What will.be the essence of Preservative in the products. If well packaged,it can last for a year with no deterioration. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by tosyeno1987: 5:21pm On Dec 10, 2014 |
Nice Write-up, but my question is ........ what exactly are you adding to the flour to form. And secondly, you talked about the flour but didn't talked on how to make the flour into food that will be consume by the people? Or can the flour be consumed ordinarily? Thirdly, having to dry it with a drying machine, is there any implication to the production? and why not drying with the natural sun? |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 7:31pm On Dec 10, 2014 |
tosyeno1987: Vitamin A can be added to the flour.The flour is used to make swallow majorly consume by diabetes patient. Cabinet dryer is best used to dry it. Using natural sun mighylt expose your products to contamination |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by sodams007(m): 5:40pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Plantain Bunches Supply. 2500-3500 capacity. Harvest Period: March - April. Contact: sodams007@yahoo.com, 08067496993. Serious Business Only!!! Cheers.
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Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 8:26pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
sodams007:Nice one. Is this your farm? where is the farm located? |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 10:46pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
2015 is another opportunity to do something differently from how you did it in 2014 if the result you got by doing it that way in 2014 is not worthwhile. If you have done it differently,you would have ended up with a different result. See agriculture and do it differently and good result awaits you. think agricbusiness stay connected as i will be unveiling different opportunities in agriculture with different approach on how to make them profitable. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by sodams007(m): 11:56pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Lesgupnigeria: Yes bro.... I need to start marketing before they are ready for harvest. My farm is at Ago Owu farm settlement, after Ikoyi. Apomu Area. Kindly advise/help. Regards |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 8:38am On Jan 02, 2015 |
sodams007:Good that you have started sourcing for the market now. i need to know the exact city/state where the farm settlement is located? |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 12:06pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
a follower ask the below question; Bring your plantain farm on plantain thread and lets solve all the challenges you are facing and all your questions bookiee:Thanks for following. I work with some processing companies that buys plantain (price varies according to location) and sometimes sells through my nextwork of buyers in the market. Market is not a problem. |
Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Lesgupnigeria(m): 6:17pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
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