Mushrooms Canning is a method of preserving Mushrooms sealed in an air tight container which prevents microorganisms from entering and proliferating inside. Thereis an increasing Effective Demand for Canned Mushrooms as they can be sold in both local and International markets.
Wax emulsion is used to extend the storage life and maintain the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables. All the regions of Uganda produce fruits and vegetables but the biggest problem is that the fruits and vegetables are highly perishable and thus have a very short shelf life. Use of waxemulsion is one way of extending the storage/shelf life of the fruits and vegetables. It can cost US$31,813 with a capacity of 31,200 liters annually and annual estimated revenue of US$ 944.
Caffeine is a drug that is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. Caffeine is found leaves, and fruit of over 60 plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide that paralyzes and kills certain insects feeding on the plants. Coffee is quite popular as a leisure drink, and the ingredients of coffee include: caffeine, aroma, protein, tannic acid and fat et al. The references show a small amount of caffeine can stimulate the brain and enhance memory while if caffeine is drunk to much, then it may trigger high blood pressure, kidney and coronary artery which are negative effects.
Soya Bean is emerging as an important crop in Pallisa, Soroti, and Kumi districts of Uganda. Apart from being a source of edible oil, Soya is rich in proteins. Defatted or whole Soya is used to make innumerable products like: Soya milk, Soya flour, Soya coffee and Nugget. These products have gained consumer acceptance and a steady growth of market is expected.
Sugar is a very vital commodity in every household and its demand has increased both domestically and internationally with the local demand already exceeding supply. The project idea is based on production of sugar using the cheapest technology with an estimated production output of 312,000kgms annually with fixed capital of 36,100US$, and operating costs of 134,287US$ employed to generate a total revenue of 500US$ in the first year of operation.
The business idea is for the production and marketing of desiccated coconuts. The dehydrated shredded flesh of coconut known as desiccated coconut is often used as a substitute to grated coconut in food preparations such as curries, cakes, sweets and chutneys. Confectionery and bakery units are the main consumers of desiccated coconut. Desiccated Coconut Powder is obtained by drying ground or shredded coconut kernel after the removal of brown testa. From the survey, it is revealed that coconut products are highly demanded by both the middle class and upper class families residing in cities and
