Potato flakes are some of the most important form of dehydrated potato products that can be used in different ways including substitution for fresh mashed potatoes. Unlike French fries and crisps whose consumption patterns and diversity is well established, little or no information can be obtained on flakes in Kenya. This study was, therefore designed to assess the diversity and characteristics of potato flakes in Nairobi and Nakuru, Kenya. Potato flakes diversity and characteristics were determined through a structured questionnaire administered to attendants in 148 retail outlets (supermarkets and shops) followed by sampling and laboratory analysis of the available brands. Of all supermarkets surveyed, only 3.4% stocked potato flakes. There were only 2 brands of flakes, one imported and another, local brand. The sales were reportedly low due to the high cost (55%) of the products, lack of public awareness of the product (35%) and inadequate supply (15%). The oil and moisture contents of potato flakes from supermarkets in Nairobi and Nakuru significantly (P<0.05) differed between the brands being generally lower in the imported brand compared to local brand, ranging from 0.13% to 0.32%. There were no significant (P>0.05) differences in levels of sodium chloride with the maximum recorded being 2.11% in imported flakes. The moisture content ranged from 8.52% to 10.51% in local and 2 imported flakes brands, respectively. The sale of potato flakes can, however, be increased if the processors produced smaller unit weight packages that are more affordable and create awareness to the general public consumer.

INTRODUCTION
COMPOSITION & PROPERTIES
USES AND APPLICATION
GALIC PASTE
PROPERTIES
VARIETIES
MARKET POSITION
NATIONAL SCENARIO OF ONION AND GARLIC
EXPORT OFR ONION AND GARLIC FROM INDIA
DETAILED EXPORT DATA OF GINGER GARLIC PASTE
OVERVIEW OF INDIAN FOOD INDUSTRY
PRODUCTION, INSTALLED CAPACITY AND CAPACITY UTILIZATION OF PROCESSED FRUITS & VEGETABLES
APPARENT CONSUMPTION OF PROCESSED FRUIT VEGETABLES
ESTIMATED DEMAND OF PROCESSED FRUIT & VEGETABLE
DEMAND SUPPLY GAP
PRESENT MANUFACTURERS
ONION FLAKES
PRESENT MANUFACTURE OF DEHYDRATED POMEGRANATE
PRESENT MANUFACTURER, EXPORTER AND DEALERS
LIST OF CONSUMERS OF POTATO FLAKES
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
PACKING AND MARKING OF DEHYDRATED POTATOES
COMPOSITION OF DEHYDRATED ONION
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF POTATO FLAKES
PROCESSING PROCEDURES
PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE OF ONION FLAKES
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF DEHYDRATED ONION AND GARLIC
OPERATING STEPS FOR ONION DEHYDRATION
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF ONION AND GARLIC POWDER
PROCESS OF GARLIC POWDER IN DETAILS
FLOW DIAGRAM FOR GARLIC FLAKES
STATES WHICH SUPPLY RAW MATERIAL (GARLIC BULB)
PROCESS OF ONION POWDER IN DETAILS
DEHYDRATION METHOD AND DEHYDRATOR
FLOW SHEET FOR ONION DEHYDRATION
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF DEHYDRATED POMEGRANATE (ANARDANA)
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
STANDARDIZATION OF DRYING METHOD OF WILD POMEGRANATE (ANARDANA SEED)
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF POTATO SLICE AND POTATO POWDER (CFTRI METHOD)
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
DEHYDRATION METHOD AND DEHYDRATOR
SPECIFICATION ABOUT DEHYDRATED ONIONS PRODUCTS
PROCESSING METHOD
FLOW SHEET FOR POTATO FLAKES MANUFACTURES
FLOW SHEET FOR ONION FLAKES MANUFACTURE
POTATO FLAKES
WHITE POTATO FLOUR
MODERN METHODS OF ONION DEHYDRATION
POWER PRODUCTION AND ENERGY REQUIREMENTS
GEOTHERMAL APPLICATIONS
PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING THE PINKING OF ONIONS
PEELED ONION AND METHOD FOR PEELING AN ONION
TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS OF POTATO FLAKES/POWDER
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF GARLIC PASTE
FORMULATION OF GARLIC PASTE    127
PROCESS MANUFACTURING OF GARLIC PASTE    128
PASTE MAKING MACHINE
MANUFACTURING PROCESS IN DETAILS
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM FOR GARLIC PASTE
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERY
DETAILS OF DEHYDRATED PRODUCTS
SIGNIFICANCE OF DEHYDRATION
DRYING TIME AND DRYING CONDITION OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES
PROCESS DESCRIPTION FOR DEHYDRATED FRUITS & VEGETABLES
PACKAGING AND STORAGE TECHNIQUE
PLANT LAYOUT
COMPLETE PLANT SUPPLIERS FOR DEHYDRATION PLANTS
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERIES
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS

APPENDIX –A

01.    PLANT ECONOMICS
02.    LAND & BUILDING
03.    PLANT AND MACHINERY
04.    OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
05.    FIXED CAPITAL
06.    RAW MATERIAL
07.    SALARY AND WAGES
08.    UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
09.    TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
10.    TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
11.    COST OF PRODUCTION
12.    TURN OVER/ANNUM
13.    BREAK EVEN POINT
14.    RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
15.    INSTALMENT  PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
16.    DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
17.    PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
18.    PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)

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