Pounded
Yam is the most expensive food in our urban cities of Nigeria, although the
most common in our rural areas. It has the advantage of being able to be
preserved for a longer period of time. This makes it very good for export
coupled with fact that it is of high demand both locally and abroad.
MACHINERY AND
EQUIPMENT FOR POUNDED YAM FLOOR PRODUCTION
Below
is a list of tools and equipment that are necessary for small scale pounded yam
floor production. These equipments can be sourced locally at affordable prices.
They
include:
1.
Grater
2.
Milling
Machine
3.
Drier
4.
Weighing
Scale
5.
Sieving
Machine
6.
Sealing
Machine
7.
Branded
Polythene or nylon bags for packaging.
RAW MATERIALS
FOR POUNDED YAM FLOOR PRODUCTION
Yam
Tubers are the only raw materials for pounded yam floor production. The yam tubers
can be supplied locally from the local farmers in the villages. The quality of
yam tubers used for production will to a large extent affect the quality of
your pounded yam floor. We recommend that you go for the best yam variety.
MAN POWER
REQUIREMENT
Pounded
Yam Floor Production does not require much human labour, only two persons will
be needed at a small-scale level. Though, more hands will be needed for large
scale production.
POUNDED YAM FLOOR
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Below
is the step by step process for pounded yam floor production and packaging.
STEP1
Wash the yam tubers properly, making sure that all sand and dirt are washed
away.
STEP2
Peel the tubers and rewash properly.
STEP3
After peeling, grate it immediately using the grater.
STEP4
After grating, dry it using the drier or you can sundry for some days until properly
dried.
STEP5
Mill the granules and sieve the powder, then package it in the branded nylon bags
and seal properly. That’s all.
With
these five (5) easy steps, you can produce your own pounded yam floor from the
comfort of your home. We recommend you try it on a small scale, then scale up
production afterward. It is no longer news that there is high demand for this
product both locally and internationally. To confirm this, just visit any big
supermarket or grocery stores and see for yourself. You can produce and supply
pounded yam floor to Supermarkets and Grocery stores near you.
I
hope this article was helpful. It is intended for anyone who wants to prepare
pounded yam floor private consumption or commercial purposes.
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