1. The Idea
I once tasted
this pineapple snack at the Oyo State NYSC orientation camp during the SAED
in-camp training. So I have decided to share this to everyone as this could be
a good source of employment and revenue generation to anyone who would be able
to properly prepare and package this for sale.
I found an
article that was really helpful and would highlight some bits that would add
more depth to the presentation of this Idea.
Dehydrating the
pineapple at 135 degrees using a dehydrator can make this snack. To keep much
of the enzymes intact, the temperature can be lowered to 100 degrees, which
would mean much longer time would be required. The snack is suitable to take
along on your way or even in the care without the juicy fruit dripping down
your arm.
You can choose
how you want the texture to be, either crunchy (chips) or chewy (candy). It is
preferable to use ripe pineapple to get a better appearance of its sweetness
and flavour
Idea
summary
- Get a Pineapple farmer, or get to a location where you can them in large quantities
- Cut into intended shapes and dehydrate
- Package the snack
- Sell to retailers
Nutrition (by Caroline –mygutsy.com)
Pineapple chips provide special
nutrients to us. They are filled with Enzymes!
Enzymes help to digest all our other food. They help keep your digestion smooth
and sound. The main enzyme in pineapple is called bromelain. Bromelain, is also
known to boost immune
function, is anti-inflammatory,
and helps speed healing
of scrapes and scabs.
Keep the Enzymes!
To keep the enzymes in pineapple
chips, you need to dehydrate
at a low temperature. Dehydrating at a low temperature will
ensure the enzymes stay intact and do not become denatured or unraveled. I
would suggest using a dehydrator
for this and keeping the setting at 100
degrees. If you don’t have a dehydrator, then an oven can work, but
the enzymes will most likely not be active (in the end) due to the higher
temperature. No
worries, the taste is the same!
INGREDIENTS:
1 pineapple
DIRECTIONS:
i. Chop off the top and bottom and
cut off the edges “skin” of the pineapple (I find a serrated knife works the
best). Keep the pineapple whole
ii. Slice the pineapple down the
center, so you have 2 halves.
iii. Lay each 1/2 face side down,
and slice 1/8 ” slices (pretty thin, but not falling part).
iv. Spread the wedges onto a
dehydrate tray (I use 3 Exchalibur trays for 1 pineapple). Make sure the
pineapple is not touching. **
oven directions below
v. Dehydrate in your dehydrator for
15-20 hours on 100 degrees. (15 hrs = chewy & 20+ hrs = crunchy) * quick way below
vi. Take them out of the dehydrator
and test for preferred texture (crunchy or chewy). They will harden more as
they cool.
vii. Store extras in a glass ball
jar! Enjoy your GAPS “candy”
Follow the link at the end of the
article to read more on the preparation.
The picture below shows an already
packaged Pineapple chips product for sale in Costa-Rica. A Nigerian brand can
be birthed which would easily create jobs and generate revenue.
2.
The
Business
- Value Proposition: A burst of sweet-pineapple-flavor that literally has a party in your mouth. Crunchy/Chewy healthy snack for the consumer’s nourishing delight.
- Customer Segment: Corner shops, retailers at markets/Traffic, departmental stores.
- Distribution Channels: Product depot, departmental stores or retail shops
- Customer Relationship: Direct & Mass
- Key Activities: Selling, Food processing and packaging, negotiating, supply chain management, customer service, delivery etc.
- Key Resources: Workforce (Food processing assistants, Sales team, delivery team), Factory or processing facility and equipment, Management team, quality control officer etc.
- Key Partners: Pineapple retailers, Pineapple Farmers, Government regulatory agencies, Traders and Food Manufacturing Associations, 3rd party logistics etc.
- Cost Structure: Staff pay, work related equipment (Oven, Gas supply), licenses (NAFDAC) and registration, etc. Be sure to understand all the cost implications before going into this, these are just a few.
- Revenue Stream: Sales of Pineapple chips
3. Competition
There
are no strong barriers for entry into this business and so you are presented with
an opportunity that is also available to possible competition. In order to stay
competitive, you would need to work on having a strong competitive advantage,
whether in quality packaging, service delivery (product made), lower prices or
just serving a niche location.
4.
Risks
A
good understanding of the pineapple planting and harvesting cycle so as to
avoid failing to meet demand due to a shortage of pineapple fruit supply would be a good
mitigating step in the right direction.
choosing the right suppliers is also very important as your supply chain is
only as strong as the weakest link.
Summary
It
is hoped that, ideas such as this one can put to excellent use, pineapple
fruits before they go overripe (bad) due to lack of appropriate storage facilities
or difficulties in transporting the harvested pineapples from the farms to the
market places. Be sure to do more research on this and seek proper counsel
before jumping on this business idea.
So until next week, Stay inspired…
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