The unit is established with world class “Buhler” equipment for cleaning, grading, de-stoning and colour sorting. The mechanical handling system is provided to minimize the human touch to the product to avoid microbiologicalcontamination. The exportable grade material is directly feed from the hopper to the Steam Sterilization Unit.
Steam Sterilization Unit
The Continuous Steam Sterilization unit is imported from world renowned manufacturer “ETIA” of France of Safe Strile Brand. The equipment are made from SS 304. The product is sterilized with dried steam at the pre-decided temperature for specified period decided for the different crops. The product is passed through Teflon Coated Auger Conduit with zero clearance in between auger vanes and body to remove total material without sticking and accumulating on the bottom surface of the conduit.
After passing steam, the material is immediately passed in the cooling zone, in which, the chilled water is use to cool the material. The entire process is computerized to maintain the feed rate, steam temperature, steam pressure, steaming time, cooling temperature and cooling period. The unit has the capacity to reduce microbiological level to zero percent depending upon the original microbiological load of the crop. The capacity of the plant is 2.5 MT per hour.
Sterilized Packing
The sterilized cooled material is packed in the room with class 100 cleaned and sterilized air at control temperature. The packing temperature of the product is maintained. The special PVC bags are used for packing with proper sealing to avoid entry of the external atmospheric air in the bag. The entire packing operation is under sterilized condition.
Laboratory
The unit is established with inhoused laboratory for physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of the product. The laboratory room is provided with class 100 cleaned and sterilized air to avoid contamination during analysis in the laboratory.
Cleaning Of The Factory And Hygiene Of Staff
The factory is cleaned frequently as per scheduled to maintain the international standards. Regular chemical spraying is made surrounding the area to minimize insects and pest population. The members working in the processing and packaging area are with clean dress.
