Plantain flour not only retains the nutritional components of plantain but is also easy to store and transport. A plantain flour mill machine is a crucial piece of equipment in the plantain flour processing. So, how much does it cost to set up a plantain flour mill machine?
If your processing plan is relatively simple, requiring only the grinding of pre-processed dried plantain, then purchasing just one plantain flour mill machine is sufficient. This machine will cost approximately USD 4,000–8,000. The price difference mainly stems from factors such as the machine’s output and the fineness of the grind.
However, a mill machine alone is not enough to process fresh plantain into plantain powder. Bananas have a high water content and a soft texture, so they need to be dried before they can be ground into powder.
If you want to set up a complete processing flow from fresh plantain to plantain powder, then the following equipment is essential:
1. Slicer: Used to slice peeled plantain into uniform slices, improving drying efficiency and ensuring consistent powder quality.
Price range: 3500–5000 USD
Factors affecting price: blade material, production capacity, etc.
2. Drying machine: Used to thoroughly dehydrate plantain slice to a moisture content below 8%, it is the core equipment for ensuring the fineness and storage stability of plantain flour.
Price range: 5000–20000 usd
Reason for price differences:
Drying methods: Hot air circulation, continuous, multi-layer belt, etc.
Equipment capacity: From 100 kg/hour to 1 ton/hour
Whether it includes intelligent temperature control system, humidity control system, etc.
The overall cost is approximately USD 20,000-50,000. This budget is suitable for small and medium-sized plantain flour producers; if larger plantain flour production lines and more automated equipment are required, the total investment will be higher.