How to Start Canned Rasgulla Making Business?

Rasgulla or Roshogolla is an Indian syrupy sweet. The product is biodegradable. Still, we can store canned rasgulla for a longer period. Here in this article, we explain how to start a canned rasgulla making business.

Anyone can start a canned rasgulla making business with moderate capital investment. Additionally, revenue-wise the business is highly profitable. Still, you must ensure a regular supply of fresh milk to your plant. 

In India, “Bajaj Processpack Limited” introduced rasgulla canning concept. It was adopted by many food industrialists. Nowadays, you can find several brands of this item. This concept is popular throughout the country.

Here are Some Steps to Start Ragulla Manufacturing Business

1. Market Potential Of Rasgulla

Rasgulla is highly demanding in entire country, especially in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and North India. It is also popular in South India. Canned rosogolla has more demanding because it's hygienically preparation and a longer shelf life.

A major number of sweets shops don't produce their own items. Generally, they outsource the item from dependable manufacturers. So you can sell fresh rasgulla to them. Although, you must concentrate on the canned form. And this value- added item has further profit eventuality compared to a fresh one.

2. Rasgulla Manufacturing Plant & Machinery

Acquire space in the right location is most important. A 1000 Sq Ft space is sufficient for small-scale plants. Although, as your business grows it may demand more space. Also, you will need to supply electricity and water.

The required machine list includes:

Stainless Steel steam jacketed tank

Stainless Steel tank

Plate Heat Exchanger

Sugar syrup preparation kettle with stirrer arrangement

Milk boiling kettle with stirrer arrangement

Milk weighing balance

Canning retorts with dial thermometer, pressure gauge safety valve

Crates for canning retorts

Can reformer for reforming flattened can body

Flanger with one change plate

Semi-automatic can sealer

Can embossing machine

3. Rasgulla Manufacturing Process & Raw Materials

Production technology includes the following steps.

Preparation of Chhanna

In the first step, heat milk in a pan on medium heat and let it come to a boil. Keep stirring continuously so that dirt does not form. Then remove the pan from the fire and slowly add the citric acid solution or lemon juice, while slowly stirring the milk. As soon as curd starts to set in the milk, stop adding citric acid solution/lemon juice.

Then remove the watery part of the whey as soon as possible by adding a suitably sifting cloth to a piece of muslin cloth. After this, tie the four ends of the filter cloth in the form of a bag. Then submerge the bag in cold water for about 10-15 minutes to cool the contents.

Remove the cloth bag and remove all the whey by gently squeezing and pressing the bag. The remaining material inside the bag is called "channa".

Mixing & Kneading

Mix the chena well and mash it well so that it becomes soft and smooth. Then you will need to make small round balls of about 1/2 to 3/4″ diameter from this chena.

Sugar syrup Preparation

In the next step, you need to prepare the sugar syrup. The density of syrup is very important in making rasgulla.

Cooking of Raw Rasgulla

Firstly boil 60° Brix syrup with raw rasgulla for about 15 to 20 minutes. Gently flip with a dipper until the syrup is thick enough.

Preparation of final product

Drain the ripe rasgulla and dip it in 50° Brix syrup. Then add a rose or any other essence to the final product.

Rasgulla Canning

Fill the prepared rasgullas in a sterilized can (22 to 25 rasgullas in A-2½ can size). Then, fill the inner space with 50º Brix syrup. In the next step, seal the cans immediately with a can sealer.

The cans are processed in retort at 15 lbs pressure for 15 min. Cool the cans in cold water.

Raw Materials for Rasgulla Making

Fresh milk is the main raw material of this business. However, you must ensure a regular supply of milk for smooth production operation. Because milk is a perishable commodity and you cannot store it for a long time.

Other important raw materials are sugar, citric acid and essence. In addition to this, you should procure packaging material like cans, labels, cartons etc. for Rasgulla making business.