Executive Summary
A leading international food ingredient manufacturer required a fully automated, GMP-compliant Jackfruit Seed Protein Isolate (JSPI) Manufacturing Plant capable of producing premium Jackfruit Seed Protein Isolate (90–92% Protein), Jackfruit Seed Protein Concentrate, Food-Grade Jackfruit Seed Starch, Defatted Jackfruit Seed Flour, Jackfruit Seed Dietary Fiber, and value-added functional ingredients for sports nutrition, plant-based foods, bakery products, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical applications, and clean-label food formulations.
The customer required a turnkey manufacturing facility capable of maximizing protein recovery from jackfruit seeds while simultaneously recovering high-purity starch, minimizing oxidation, reducing utility consumption, and consistently producing export-quality ingredients complying with GMP, WHO-GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, USFDA, and international food safety standards.
MECH O TECH LLP successfully designed, engineered, manufactured, supplied, installed, and commissioned a 180 TPD Jackfruit Seed Protein Manufacturing Plant integrating advanced seed cleaning, drying, milling, starch recovery, protein extraction, membrane filtration, vacuum concentration, spray drying, PLC-SCADA automation, and fully automated CIP systems.
The facility consistently produces premium jackfruit seed protein ingredients with excellent digestibility, high functionality, and superior international market acceptance while converting an agricultural by-product into valuable food ingredients.
Customer Background
The customer supplies jackfruit seed-derived ingredients to Plant-Based Protein Manufacturers, Sports Nutrition Companies, Bakery Ingredient Manufacturers, Functional Food Producers, Nutraceutical Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Food Ingredient Suppliers, and International Ingredient Exporters. Increasing demand for sustainable plant proteins and clean-label ingredients encouraged investment in a modern jackfruit seed protein manufacturing facility.
Customer Challenges
Before modernization, the customer experienced:
- Low protein recovery
- Loss of valuable starch
- High moisture in raw seeds
- Variable protein purity
- High energy consumption
- Limited production capacity
- Inconsistent export quality
- Poor by-product utilization
- High operating costs
Project Objectives
MECH O TECH LLP engineered a turnkey solution capable of:
- Processing 180 MT/day of Jackfruit Seeds
- Producing premium Jackfruit Seed Protein Isolate
- Recovering food-grade starch
- Manufacturing Defatted Jackfruit Seed Flour
- Producing Jackfruit Seed Dietary Fiber
- Maximizing raw material utilization
- Reducing processing costs
- Supporting expansion up to 1,000 TPD
Raw Material
- Botanical Name
- Artocarpus heterophyllus
- Common Name
- Jackfruit Seed
- Raw Materials Used
- Fresh Jackfruit Seeds, Dried Jackfruit Seeds, Defatted Jackfruit Seed Meal
- Major Nutritional Components
- Plant Protein, Resistant Starch, Dietary Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Essential Amino Acids
- Daily Processing Capacity
- 180,000 kg/day
Finished Product
Available Options
Applications
- Sports Nutrition
- Plant-Based Foods
- Functional Foods
- Bakery Products
- Protein Powders
- Nutritional Beverages
- Nutraceuticals
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Food Thickening Systems
- Clean-Label Formulations
Process Flow
Process Description
Raw Material Preparation
Jackfruit seeds are cleaned, washed, dried, decorticated, and finely milled to ensure efficient separation of starch and protein while maintaining product quality.
Starch Recovery
MECH O TECH LLP's advanced starch recovery system separates high-purity food-grade starch before protein extraction.
Advantages include:
- High starch recovery
- Premium food-grade starch quality
- Improved protein concentration
- Increased overall profitability
- Maximum raw material utilization
Protein Extraction
Optimized extraction technology maximizes protein recovery while preserving native protein functionality.
Benefits include:
- High protein recovery
- Excellent emulsification
- Good solubility
- Superior digestibility
- Consistent product quality
Membrane Filtration
Advanced ultrafiltration and diafiltration systems remove:
- Soluble carbohydrates
- Residual starch
- Minerals
- Low molecular weight impurities
- Unwanted flavor compounds
Benefits include:
- Protein purity up to 92%
- Lower water consumption
- High process efficiency
- Excellent batch consistency
Vacuum Concentration & Spray Drying
The purified protein slurry is gently concentrated and spray dried into a premium free-flowing powder with:
- Excellent dispersibility
- Low moisture
- Neutral flavor
- Long shelf life
- Outstanding functional properties
Quality Standardization
Every production batch undergoes testing for:
- Protein Content
- Moisture
- Residual Starch
- Solubility
- Particle Size Distribution
- Bulk Density
- Heavy Metals
- Microbial Load
- Functional Properties
- Food Safety Compliance
Major Equipment Supplied
- Seed Cleaning & Washing System
- Continuous Dryer
- Seed Decorticator
- Fine Grinding System
- Starch Recovery System
- Protein Extraction Reactors
- Decanter Centrifuges
- Ultrafiltration & Diafiltration Systems
- Vacuum Concentrator
- Homogenizer
- Spray Dryer
- Fluid Bed Cooler
- Metal Detector
- Automatic Packing Machine
- PLC-SCADA Automation System
- MCC & Instrumentation
- Fully Automatic CIP System
Automation Features
The intelligent PLC-SCADA platform provides:
- Automatic recipe management
- Protein yield monitoring
- Starch recovery monitoring
- Temperature & pH control
- Membrane performance monitoring
- Batch traceability
- Utility monitoring
- Alarm management
- Predictive maintenance
- Industry 4.0 integration
GMP & Safety Features
- SS 316L product-contact surfaces
- Hygienic sanitary piping
- Fully enclosed processing systems
- Automatic CIP & SIP systems
- Dust-controlled powder handling
- Validation-ready engineering
- GMP-compliant layout
- HACCP-compliant design
- Cross-contamination prevention
Plant Utilities
- Steam Boiler
- RO Water Plant
- Chilled Water System
- Cooling Tower
- Air Compressor
- Vacuum System
- Electrical Power
- Instrument Air
Sustainability Features
- Complete utilization of jackfruit seeds
- Recovery of premium food-grade starch
- Water recycling systems
- Heat recovery from spray drying
- Energy-efficient membrane technology
- Low wastewater generation
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Zero-waste manufacturing philosophy
Customer Benefits
Following successful commissioning, the customer achieved:
- Higher protein recovery
- Premium export-quality jackfruit seed protein
- Additional revenue from food-grade starch
- Lower operating costs
- Reduced utility consumption
- Increased production capacity
- Consistent international product quality
- Faster return on investment
- Improved profitability
- Enhanced global competitiveness
Plants Used In This Project
Why Mech O Tech LLP?
MECH O TECH LLP is a globally recognized manufacturer of turnkey protein processing plants, edible oil processing systems, nutraceutical manufacturing facilities, botanical extraction plants, pharmaceutical process equipment, and advanced food ingredient manufacturing systems. With over 30 years of engineering excellence, we deliver innovative processing technologies, intelligent PLC-SCADA automation, hygienic GMP engineering, and complete EPC solutions for the global food processing industry.
Conclusion
The Jackfruit Seed Protein Isolate Manufacturing Plant from MECH O TECH LLP provides a complete turnkey solution for producing premium jackfruit seed protein ingredients, food-grade starch, defatted flour, and dietary fiber. By integrating advanced starch recovery, protein extraction, membrane filtration, intelligent automation, and GMP-compliant engineering, the facility delivers exceptional product quality, maximum raw material utilization, reduced operating costs, and world-class manufacturing performance.
Key Technical Highlights
- Raw Material
- Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit Seed)
- Plant Capacity
- 10–1,000 TPD (Customizable)
- Finished Products
- Jackfruit Seed Protein Isolate, Jackfruit Seed Protein Concentrate, Food-Grade Jackfruit Seed Starch, Defatted Jackfruit Seed Flour, Jackfruit Seed Dietary Fiber
- Technology
- Starch Recovery + Protein Extraction + Membrane Filtration + Vacuum Concentration + Spray Drying
- Automation
- PLC-SCADA with Industry 4.0 Integration
- Construction Material
- SS 304 / SS 316L
- Protein Purity
- Up to 92%
- Compliance
- GMP, WHO-GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, USFDA-ready, EU-GMP-ready, CE-compliant Equipment
- Applications
- Sports Nutrition, Plant-Based Foods, Functional Foods, Bakery, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Why Global Manufacturers Choose MECH O TECH LLP
- 30+ years of engineering excellence in plant protein processing and food engineering
- Complete turnkey EPC solutions from 500 kg/day pilot plants to 1,000 TPD industrial facilities
- Advanced membrane filtration, starch recovery, and protein purification technologies
- Intelligent PLC-SCADA automation with complete production traceability and Industry 4.0 connectivity
- GMP-compliant hygienic engineering with fully automated CIP/SIP systems
- Energy-efficient processing with water recycling, heat recovery, and maximum by-product utilization
- Complete installation, commissioning, validation, operator training, preventive maintenance, spare parts supply, and lifetime technical support
- Proven expertise in protein processing, botanical extraction, nutraceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical process equipment, edible oil processing, essential oil plants, oleoresin plants, and advanced food ingredient manufacturing systems
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