Tofu, also known Soya Paneer is a food prepared by soy milk it can be silken, soft, firm, or extra firm. Beyond these broad categories, there are many varieties of tofu. Soya paneer is commonly called as Tofu. Tofu is also Gluten free product.
Brief about the process:
Raw Material Requirement:
- Soya bean
- Citric acid
Manufacturing Process:
- The initial stage involves the cleaning, sorting of the Soyabean followed by dehulling and soaking at room temperature.
- After soaking the weight of original soyabean becomes double, the split (dehulled beans) are ground in hot water in proportionate ratio and filtered to get milk.
- The milk is then cooled & citric acid solution is added with slow stirring.
- Preparation of soy curd & then it is pressed in paneer making boxes to get final product & then cut into pieces of approx.
- Desired size and put in cold water for another 30 minutes.
- Vacuum packed tofu should always be kept in the fridge and after unpacking, immersed in water.
Plant & Machinery:
1.Soya bean Grinder & milk separator
2. Soya milk sterilizer
3.Hot water boiler with heating option
4.Tofu (Paneer press machine)
5.Vacuum packing machine
The Health Benefits & Nutrition of TOFU
Key Steps in Setting Up a Tofu Manufacturing Business:
- Market Research: Identify consumer preferences, market demand, and competition.
- Business Plan: Developing a detailed plan stating goals, strategies, and financial projections.
- Sourcing Ingredients: Identifying good sources of high-quality raw materials.
- Production Facility: Equipping a facility with necessary equipment and adhering to food safety standards
Market Trends:
Role of Consultants in Setting Up:
Market Analysis: Provides insight into the market trends and consumer behavior.
Regulatory Compliance : It is always important to comply with food safety and industry regulations
Obtain the GST registration.
Additionally, obtain the Udyog Aadhar registration Number.
FSSAI License.
Choice of a Brand Name of the product and secure the name with Trademark if required.
Marketing Strategies: Design effective marketing campaigns that build brand awareness and enhance sales.
List of key players in Tofu Market
- Invigorate Foods
- Hain Celestial
- House Foods Group Inc.
- Hugli Holding Company
- Morinaga & Company
- Pulmuone Co., Ltd
- The Nisshin Oillio Group, Ltd.
- San Jose Tofu
- Tofurky
- Eden Foods
Conclusion:
Growing demand for tofu is its predominant usage as a high protein source and vegetarian
alternative to meat and dairy products. Tofu is incorporated in the preparation of a variety of foods
such as burgers, hot dogs, sauces, ice creams, shakes, and desserts among others. Growing
consumer preference for premium products is anticipated to significantly impact the demand for
organic tofu.
