Processing Agricultural
Impact of Product Processing
1. Making most use of raw materials
2. Minimizing waste
3. Cleaner environment
4. Encouraging creativity & innovation
5. Generating more product types
6. Extending consumption period
7. Increasing earning/profit
Our Options
Home processing
Semi-industrial processing
Examples of Raw Materials & Finished ProductsAnimal productsPlant products
Categories of Raw Materials 1. Grain 2. Fresh Produce 3. Meat & Poultry 4. Fish & Shellfish 5. Animal Products 6. Non-food Materials
Types of Processed Products 1. Minimally Processed Fresh Products 2. Partially Processed Foods 3. Fully Processed Foods 4. Non-food
ProductsTypes of Processing
1. Industrial ProcessingMain Purpose:
2. Home ProcessingMain
Purpose: Appropriate
Processing Methods 1. Easy to perform 2. Economical 3. Expandable 4. Hygienic 5. Durable6. Comply with local beliefs
Processing Methods(1. Industrial Processing Methods-Pasteurizing / Baking-Freezing / Freeze-drying-Fermenting-Cooking and Canning / Bottling-Cooking and Drying / Freezing)2. Home Processing Methods-Sun-drying-Preserve-making / Fermenting-Salting / Curing-Brining / Pickling-Grilling / Roasting / Frying-HandcraftingSalting -uses Curing –uses Brining –uses Pickling –uses Local Processing1.2.3.Sources of Energy1.2.3.
Equipment1.2.Local Products1.2.3.4.Points for Concerns1.2.Method TrendsAway from Toward Product TrendsConcerns for Processed AgProducts1. Product Development2. Product Quality3. Product SupplyProblems of Processing1. Products2. Production3. Personnel4. Product PromotionAg Product Producers’ FrustrationGovernment officials say