Custard Apple (Annona squamosa) Processing & Pulp Extraction Plant – Export-Focused Business Guide

Start Your Own Custard Apple Processing Unit – Turn Bastar's Sweet Harvest into Profitable Products

Why Custard Apple Processing?

Bastar region of Chhattisgarh produces high-quality custard apples (Sitaphal) in abundance. However, the fruit has a short shelf life (3-5 days), leading to high wastage if not processed timely.

Setting up a Custard Apple Processing Unit is a profitable business opportunity to convert this seasonal fruit into value-added products like:

• Pulp

• Powder

• Ice Cream Base

• Jam & Jelly

• Frozen Desserts

• Natural Flavoring Agents

Processed custard apple products have year-round demand in the ice cream, beverage, dairy, bakery, and health food industries.

Business Opportunities You Can Start

1/ Custard Apple Pulp Extraction Plant

• De-seeding, Pulping, Pasteurization, Packaging

• Supply to ice cream, juice, smoothie & yogurt manufacturers

• High domestic & export demand

2/ Custard Apple Powder Manufacturing Unit

• Using Spray Drying or Freeze Drying techniques

• Used in bakery items, health drinks, milkshakes, and export powders

• Long shelf life (12+ months), high profit margins

3/ Jam, Jelly & Preserve Unit

• Small-scale unit to make custard apple jam, jelly, fruit spreads

• Ideal for local markets, retail stores, and online sales

4/ Ready-to-Eat Frozen Dessert Plant

• Frozen custard apple pulp, sweets, and desserts

• Supply to hotels, cafes, supermarkets

Land Availability & Project Support:

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How to Set Up the Processing Unit

Required Machinery & Equipment

• Fruit Washer & Sorter

• De-seeder & Pulper Machine

• Pasteurizer & Homogenizer

• Spray Dryer / Freeze Dryer (for powder unit)

• Filling, Sealing & Packaging Machines

• Cold Storage & Blast Freezer (for pulp/desserts)

Infrastructure Needs

• Cold Storage Space for Raw Fruit & Finished Products

• Water & Power Supply with Backup

• Hygienic Packaging & Dispatch Area

Export Market Potential

• Gulf Countries, UK, Southeast Asia – demand for pulp & powder

• Used in ice creams, yogurts, smoothies, health foods

• Indian custard apple pulp is popular for its natural sweetness & organic appeal

• Exported under HS Code 081190 (Other Fruits, Frozen/Processed)

Certifications & Registrations Required

• FSSAI License (Food Safety)

• GST & IEC (Import-Export Code)

• APEDA Registration (for processed fruit exports)

• Organic Certification (optional but boosts exports)

• MSME Registration

Why Invest in Custard Apple Processing?

✅ Abundant Raw Material in Bastar
✅ Value-Addition Business with High Margins
✅ Demand from Dairy, Ice Cream & Health Food Industries
✅ Strong Export Potential
✅ Government Support
✅ Employment Generation for Local Youth & SHGs

Our Offer to You:

We provide complete support to set up your Custard Apple Processing Unit in Bastar or anywhere in India:

• Project Report & Financial Plan

• Machinery Supply & Installation

• Production Training & Technical Support

• Marketing & Export Guidance

Build Your Own Custard Apple Processing Plant – Turn Seasonal Fruit into Year-Round Profits

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