Aloe Vera Processing Industry. Aloe Vera Gel & Powder Manufacturing Business for Beginners.
Aloe Vera is known for its medicinal uses and hence called a medicinal plant. In India, Aloe Vera grows widely throughout the country. From Aloe Vera, various value-added items are produced that have huge market potential. The list includes Aloe Vera juice, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Powder, etc.
HERE IS A STEP TO STEP GUIDE BY NPCS ON HOW TO START AN ALOE VERA GEL MANUFACTURING BUSINESS.
Aloe Vera Gel is one of the most important products which can be produced from Aloe Vera leaves. The items have both consumer and industrial demand. The product can be sold in two ways; one is as concentrated Aloe Vera Gel for the end consumers. And the other is to the herbal companies who produce Aloe Vera based products.
ALOE VERA GEL MARKET POTENTIAL
Aloe Vera belongs to the liliaceous family and has thick green leaves that contain gel and latex. The Aloe Vera Gel consists mainly of water and the rest includes different vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, hormones, minerals, and sugars, most of them are found in the human body.
Aloe Vera Gel is mainly used in the food industry, cosmetic and toiletries industry, and the pharmaceutical industry. According to industry experts, the global market of Aloe Vera Gel was worth US $465 million in the year 2016, growing at a CAGR of around 11% during the year 2009-2016. The market is growing steadily over the last decade driven by varied and increasing usage of Aloe Vera Gel in food, health care, and cosmetic industries.
Factors like the growing trend of consumers towards a healthy lifestyle, coupled with increased usage of Aloe Vera extracts as an ingredient by food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries are driving the market growth worldwide. Presently the major trends witnessed in the global Aloe Vera extracts market is the usage of Aloe Vera in zero sugar drinks, as well as exploring the usage of new Aloe Vera species.
COMPOSITION OF ALOE VERA GEL
There are nearly 200 different types of molecules in Aloe Vera. The Aloe Vera leaf gel consists of about 98% water. The total solid content of Aloe Vera Gel is 0.66% and soluble solids are 0.56% with some seasonal fluctuation.
On a dry matter basis, Aloe Vera Gel consists of polysaccharides (55%), sugars (17%), minerals (16%), proteins (7%), lipids (4%), and phenolic compounds (1%). The Aloe Vera Gel contains many vitamins that include the important antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamin B1 (thiamine), niacin, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), choline, and folic acid are also present.
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ALOE VERA GEL PROCESSING PLANT SETUP & MACHINERY
In establishing the plant of Aloe Vera, the primary requirement is the space for the factory. However, the requirement of the area hugely depends on the desired production output and business size. Generally, one can start a small-scale processing plant with a covered area of 1000 sq ft. additionally, one has to ensure commercial electric connection, water supply, labor, and transport availability.
One can establish the processing plant in two ways. One as a semi-automatic basis or a fully automatic basis. However, for a business of small-scale operation, it is advisable to start the operation on a semi-automatic basis. Additionally, a semi-automatic operation allows one to add additional product lines easily. From the same unit, one can produce Aloe Vera Juice or Powder also. And these products also have great industry potential.
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Conclusion
“Aloe Vera Gel & Powder – Manufacturing Plant, Detailed Project Report, Profile, Business Plan, Industry Trends, Market Research, Survey, Manufacturing Process, Machinery, Raw Materials, Feasibility Study, Investment Opportunities, Cost and Revenue” is the project report by NPCS that talks about detailed business aspects of Aloe Vera gel and powder business. You can get the project report from the official website of NPCS along with other books on startups.
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