Production line and factory setup overview
This flexible snack line processes almonds, walnuts, pistachios and other released Afghan nuts in separate roast batches before recipe blending. Each nut requires its own size grade, roast curve and cooling endpoint; only cooled released lots are weighed into mixed-nut recipes.
Recommended lowest-entry line configuration For the lowest credible entry, select a 50-100 kg/batch roaster with nut grader, seasoning drum, cooling conveyor, inspection table, batch scale, mixer and semi-automatic pouch packer.
Production process and implementation sequence
- Released nut receiving and allergen control
- Nut-specific size grading
- Separate batch roasting
- Controlled seasoning application
- Rapid cooling by nut type
- Inspection and lot release
- Recipe weighing and gentle blending
- Pouch packing, coding and dry storage
Products, capacity and market fit
- Several Afghan nuts can share one controlled finishing plant.
- Separate roasting protects quality differences.
- Mixed packs create higher-value retail formats.
- Batch operation supports seasonal supply.
- Single-nut roasted packs - Nut-specific roast, seasoning, moisture and microbiology - Retail and wholesale snack buyers
- Mixed roasted nuts - Declared recipe blended only from released lots - Retail, hotels and gift buyers
Core production machinery and line specifications
| Machine / stage | Function / value | Production note |
|---|---|---|
| Nut size grader | Creates uniform roast fractions | Interchangeable screens |
| Batch nut roaster | Applies a controlled roast curve | 50-100 kg/batch |
| Seasoning drum | Applies oil, salt or flavor uniformly | Recipe-controlled dosing |
| Cooling conveyor | Stops roasting and prevents condensation | Filtered ambient air |
| Inspection conveyor | Removes scorched and defective nuts | Allergen-cleaning procedure |
| Batch scales | Measures every blend component | Recipe and lot record |
| Gentle ribbon mixer | Blends cooled nuts with limited breakage | Short validated mixing time |
| Pouch packer and detector | Checks and packs released blends | One or two launch sizes |
Raw materials, utilities and factory requirements
- Released food-grade Afghan nuts by separate lot
- Food-grade salt, oil and declared seasonings
- Barrier pouches, labels and cartons
- Allergen changeover materials
- Stable three-phase electricity
- Food-grade heat source where required
- Clean compressed air where specified
- Ventilated washable processing room
- Dry allergen-controlled packing and storage
Indicative low-entry investment and implementation plan
These planning ranges prioritize economical machinery, local labor and local civil works. Final pricing follows confirmed capacity, product specification, delivery terms and site conditions.
| Scope | Indicative range | Entry-plan note |
|---|---|---|
| Grading and handling | US$3k-7k | Separate nut routes |
| Batch roasting and seasoning | US$7k-16k | 50-100 kg/batch |
| Cooling, inspection and blending | US$5k-11k | Gentle mixed-nut scope |
| Packing and quality tools | US$4k-9k | Limited launch formats |
| Freight, installation and spares | US$4k-9k | Gas or electric heat |
| Indicative low-entry total | US$23k-52k | Building, nuts and working capital excluded |
Detailed proposal and next step
The proposal contains the complete line flow, machinery scope, raw-material and utility requirements, implementation stages and indicative entry planning. Final configuration follows confirmed products, capacity, site and budget.