A PROJECT PROPOSAL
FOR
PALM WINE BOTTLING AND PRESERVATION
(COMMERCIAL PASTEURIZATION OF PALM
WINE FOR EXPORT AND LOCAL CONSUMPTION)
PREPARED BY
PASCHAL AMAJI
APRIL, 2016
A PROJECT PROPOSAL
FOR
PALM WINE BOTTLING AND PRESERVATION
(COMMERCIAL PASTEURIZATION OF PALM
WINE FOR EXPORT AND LOCAL CONSUMPTION)
PREPARED BY
PASCHAL AMAJI
PROJECT
PROFILE
Project
Title: Commercial
Pasteurization of Palm wine
for Export
Organization: PEACEPASS DIGITAL CONCEPT
ADDRESS: Suite 229
Lozumba Plaza, Area 10 Gariki Abuja.
Contact
Person: Paschal Amaji (Resource Manager)
Phone: 08035635543
E-mail:
pasyglobalservices@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION
Palm wine
Palm wine is a hugely popular
beverage in many parts of West and Central Africa and consumed by millions of
people in both regions.
In my opinion, palm wine has a
lovely presence and tastes like something between beer and grape wine.
Known by several names, it is
commonly referred to as ‘pami’, ‘emu’ and ‘nkwu’ in Nigeria (In
my locality it has a special specie called "Ngwo")‘nsamba’ in
Congo, ‘nsfufuo’ in Ghana and ‘matango’ in Cameroun. Palm wine
enjoys a strong cultural identity and significance in these countries and is
usually the preferred drink during traditional ceremonies and events (such as
weddings and funerals).
Palm wine is a cloudy white drink
produced from the sap of various species of palm trees which are abundant in
Africa’s dense tropical rain forest regions.
It is traditionally extracted by a ‘tapper’ and the quantity
of sap that can be taken from one palm tree depends on the mode of extraction,
the palm species, season and the fertility of the soil.
Freshly collected palm wine is very
sweet and non-alcoholic. However, fermentation begins naturally and immediately
after collection. As time progresses, the wine becomes more alcoholic and has
some sourness and acidity to it.
Palm wine is also used to produce a strong and highly
alcoholic local gin popularly referred to as ‘ogogoro’ and ‘Sapele water’ in
Nigeria and ‘akpeteshie’ in Ghana.
Contents of palm wine
The following are found in palm wine
Sugar, Protein, Carbohydrate, Amino acid, Vitamin C
, Yeast
, Bacteria Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1,B2 B3 and
B6
USES AND IMPORTANCE OF PALM WINE
Uses of Palm wine
Palm
wine is an integral Part of some West African Society. The Bond between Palm
wine and the People of South-East and South-South Nigeria dates back to
pre-colonial times. As kola nut is powerful, so is the Palm wine. While the
local Gin product of Palm wine is more popular in coastal communities, the Ibos
had and still has a direct relationship with crude Palm wine. You see its
importance as an essential drink in traditional Ibo Ceremonies like the Ibo native
law and Custom, Traditional Festivals, and other local and traditional
gatherings.
HEALTH BENEFITS
1 Palm wine improves eyesight
Palm wine helps in maintaining good eye health. This is
because it contains the antioxidant Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which is also
found in other fruits and vegetables. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) also helps in
improving our vision. This is why some school of thought argue that our
grandparents in the village have better eyesight than us because palm wine is
their beverage.
2 Reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases
Research has showed that drinking moderate amounts of palm
wine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular
diseases such as heart failure. This study was conducted by Lingberg and Ezra
in 2008. Palm wine contains potassium which has been proven by research to
improve heart health and bring down hypertension. However drinking it in
excess has adverse effects like destroying the liver.
3 Palm wine can help fight against cancer
Palm wine contains vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin.
Riboflavin is an antioxidant which helps in the fight against some cancer
causing agents called free radicals.
4 Palm wine helps in maintaining a healthy hair, skin and
nails
The Iron and vitamin B complex found in palm wine are needed
for a healthy skin, hair and nail. Iron is very essential for the development,
growth and functioning of some cells in our body. This property of palm wine
makes it helpful in promoting wound healing by repairing our tissues and
promoting the growth of healthy cells.
5 Palm wine promotes lactation
Palm wine is being used by many natural healers in Cameroon,
Nigeria, Ghana and other parts of Africa to help a lactating mother when she
has limited breast milk production. Research is needed to investigate the
property of palm wine that makes it stimulate the production of breast milk.
Precautions
Do not drink fermented palm wine in excess. Fermented palm wine in excess is
detrimental to our health. Fermented palm wine is locally referred to as
“strong white mimbo” Fermented palm wine contains a high percentage of alcohol,
which is probably higher than that found in some of the alcoholic beverages we
drink. This fermented palm wine destroys our kidney, liver and other systems in
our body. Drinking alcohol in excess is a risk factor for hypertension.
BAKERY AND PRESERVATIVE USE OF PALM WINE
Indians
are known to use Fermentation due to the wild yeast content of Palm wine to
produce Produce special Local Bread. Knowledge from this practice could be
instrumental in improving the Art of baking in Africa. The extra cost of
Importation of baking yeast could be averted if specially cultured Palm wine
yeast are produced in commercial value. The Yeast could also be combined with
other locally source materials and used to develop other baked food products
like Cakes and Biscuits.
Ethanol
is a reputable Food Preservative and Agent of Sterilization. Local Gin prepared
from Palm wine contains a considerable amount of Ethanol that it is easily
labelled ETHANOL. Further purification could produce a purer form. Bacteria
Oxidation of Palm wine could also produce Ethanoic acid which could combine
with locally made Lye and the Ethanol to make a potent Food Preservative.
Despite its huge popularity in parts
of the continent, very little progress has been made so far to exploit the
lucrative potentials of producing palm wine on a commercial scale like beer
(which is more widely available and consumed).
Fortunately, we have successfully
transformed palm wine into a commercial success and exports this product to
customers in the US and Europe.
Raphia Palm
Raphia Palm
Genetic improvement
- Over twenty Raphia varieties have been identified, and characterised.
- Improved high wine yielding and long-fibre Raphia hookeri variety have been selected. This improved variety
–
flowers 4-5 years after planting and
–
yields between 1,500-2,000 litre of palm wine per palm per one terminal tapping
period.
Impact:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
The
Raphia palm wine is a good source of both industrial and potable
alcohol. The trunk and the leaf components of this palm produce long fibre for
the manufacture of pulp and paper.
Agronomy, Soils and Crop Protection
- Nursery techniques for raising healthy Raphia seedlings have been worked out
- Procedures for field planting of Raphia have been worked out.
- Soils supporting Raphia have been characterized
- Nutrient partitioning in Raphia has been elucidated as a basis for nutritional management of the crop.
Processing Technology
Research has demonstrated the
potential of raphia seed oil as a source of bio-diesel.
- We have developed a reliable technique for preservation and bottling of palm wine. The bottled palm wine has a guaranteed shelf life of 12 months. The complete set of equipment for preserving and bottling are designed and fabricated by our client and sold on order to prospective members of the public.
Impact:Â Â Â Palm wine
ferments and losses its quality very rapidly under ambient conditions. The
technique for preservation and bottling has solved the problem of rapid
deterioration of palm wine. The bottled palm wine has alcohol and sugar content
of 2% and 8% respectively. The product is now widely available in the Nigerian
market and is also exported by private entrepreneurs.
Palm
wine bottling adds value to tapped palm wine sap, and provides a convenient way
of marketing the product. As a cottage industry, it provides employment for
rural people and guarantees higher price for palm wine, which would otherwise
have been wasted.
Pasteurized Palm Wine
Raphia Palm Wine
The pasteurized palm wine is bottled
under strict hygiene conditions and is commercialized in bottles of 33cl and
65cl under the brand ANAG.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Harvesting of raw material
The raw material is freshly picked palm wine. To ensure
availability of raw materials in sufficient quantity and quality, our
organization responsible for the harvesting (ICG Vintners South West) is fully
trained in good collection practices of palm wine. Upon receipt of the raw material,
a number of checks are performed to ensure reliability and compliance of the
product.
1. Filtration
The wine is filtered in order to eliminate any particles that may be present.
The wine is filtered in order to eliminate any particles that may be present.
2. Packaging
After filtration, the wine is packaged in bottles of 33cl and 65cl.
After filtration, the wine is packaged in bottles of 33cl and 65cl.
3. Pasteurization
Pasteurization is used to destroy any micro-organisms that may be present in the wine (essentially yeast cultures). We use a temperature-controlled discontinuous pasteurization method, which preserves the nutritional qualities and flavor of the wine.
Pasteurization is used to destroy any micro-organisms that may be present in the wine (essentially yeast cultures). We use a temperature-controlled discontinuous pasteurization method, which preserves the nutritional qualities and flavor of the wine.
4. Cooling,
packaging and labeling
At the end of the pasteurization process, the wine is
chilled and labeled.
5. Storage of
finished product
The product thus obtained is put into cardboard boxes and
stored in dry and cool location.
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- Palm Wine Quality Controls 1
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- Palm Wine Quality Controls 2
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- Palm Wine Quality Controls 3
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- Palm Wine – Bottling
- Palm Wine after bottling
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- Loading the Pasteurizer 1
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- Loading the Pasteurizer 2
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- Palm Wine Labeling
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- Palm Wine with labels
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- Packaging
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- Storage
Raphia Palm Wine – The finished product
SHIPMENT & DELIVERY
- Delivery method: Air/Maritime/Road
- Delivery delay: 2 weeks from receipt of purchase order.
ORDERING
For more information and order
inquiries, contact our export desk (Marketing Office) in Owerri, (Nigeria):
E-mail: pasyglobalservices@gmail.com
LABOUR REQUIREMENT
The project requires the services of
both skilled and unskilled labour force. For the capacity recommended for
this project, four administrative personnel are required; sales clerk, accounts
clerk, purchasing clerk and security. Five factory workers are also
required – supervisor, two machine operators and two factory hands.
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
The machineries and equipment are
locally available. They are simple and can be fabricated locally.
The list is as follow
i. Pasteurizer.
ii. Homogenizer/filler
with stainless screen.
iii. Corking
machine.
Other accessories are: work tables,
sitting stools, washing trough (Galvanized or plastic)
SPACE REQUIREMENT
10m X 20m is required for the
project. This will accommodate production, storage of materials and
finished product.
PROPOSED PRODUCTION PROGRAM
No of hours per
day 8hrs.
No of days per
week 5 days
No of days per
year
250 days
No of batches per
day 2 batches.
Volume of production
800 bottles/days
Maximum installed output
capacity
1000 bottles/days
Maximum efficiency
level 80%
Recommended capacity utilization
80%
S/No.
|
Item
|
Capacity
|
Unit/No. Required
|
Cost (US Dollar)
|
1.
|
Stainless
Steel
Pasteurizer
|
500 Litres
|
1
|
2205
|
2.
|
Stainless
Steel
Homogenizer/Mixer
|
500
Litres/Batch
|
1
|
1575
|
3.
|
Stainless
Steel
Holding
Tank
|
500
Litres
|
1
|
1102
|
4.
|
Refractometer
|
-
|
2
|
472
|
5.
|
pH
Meter
|
-
|
2
|
393
|
6.
|
Corking
Machine
|
-
|
3
|
866
|
7.
|
Weighing
Scale (Table Top)
|
-
|
1
|
378
|
TOTAL: 6991 Us Dollar
PROFITABILITY
Total sales from 200,000 bottles at
N200/bottle N40,000,000.00
Total production
cost N6,821,220.00
Gross
profit N33,178,780
Less Corporate tax at
30% ??
Net
profit ??
SHIPMENT & DELIVERY
- Delivery method: Air/Maritime/Road
- Delivery delay: 2 weeks from receipt of purchase order.
ORDERING
For more information and order
inquiries, contact our export desk (Marketing Office) in Owerri, (Nigeria):
E-mail: pasyglobalservices@gmail.com
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