The rhythm of modern life is so fast-paced that sometimes there is not enough time to prepare an elementary he althy dinner after work. And although many suffer from this, but not the manufacturers of semi-finished products. Products from the series “warmed up (fried, cooked) and eaten” are becoming more and more popular and in demand every day. And if you want to have your own business, then you should choose the food industry. You can do without a new coat and you can’t go to a resort on vacation, but hardly anyone will agree to go hungry. Therefore, you will always have buyers.
Dumplings are in high demand
Only a small percentage of housewives are engaged in modeling at home. Of course, store-bought dumplings are no match for those made with love in your own kitchen. But, as mentioned above, there is less and less time for culinary experiments - you need to work and get money fora life. Therefore, the production of such semi-finished products is a great idea for a budding entrepreneur. Equipment for dumplings is a separate and main expense item in this case. But before considering this issue in more detail, it is worth understanding where to start.
Dumpling production is a profitable business
What are the advantages of this idea:
- Not too much start-up capital (dumpling equipment takes the bulk of the investment).
- No seasonal factor.
- High demand for similar products.
- Good ROI.
- Possibility of further expansion of the assortment range (these may later be dumplings, pancakes, chebureks, etc.).
- A decent markup on the finished product.
The only disadvantage of this business idea is high competition. But, releasing a quality product, you can occupy your niche without any problems. So, the opening of a workshop requires the registration of an individual entrepreneur, the search for premises for a workshop. Next, you need to buy equipment for making dumplings.
Let's first consider the option of opening a large workshop. That is, let's get acquainted with the technological chain, which, in fact, will tell us what equipment we need for making dumplings.
First stage
Deboning and trimming of half carcasses is expected. This is if you use only natural meat for the filling, for the quality of which you can later be responsible. You will need a table made of food grade stainless steel for exercisetrimming process, hooks for deboning half carcasses, as well as a set of professional knives. All this equipment will cost you an average of 10 thousand rubles.
At the first stage, we process not only meat, but also flour. It must be cleaned (sifted) before kneading the dough. If you choose the “old-fashioned” method for this - manually, it will turn out to be very laborious and time consuming. That is, you simply use large sieves. The method is suitable for small workshops.
Better buy a flour sifter. Start with a small model with a capacity of 150 kilograms per hour. Such equipment for dumplings will cost about 22-25 thousand rubles. Yes, you can’t call pleasure cheap, but you will refuse manual labor.
Second stage
Here, just as in the previous case, two technological stages are separated. We start by preparing minced meat. By this time, the meat is ready for you. You need a good grinder. Industrial units are represented by a large assortment. China, of course, pleases with low prices. But European manufacturers offer higher quality equipment. The cost of a meat grinder usually depends on two parameters: the country of the manufacturer and the power of the device. Elementary meat grinders are capable of producing about 120 kilograms of minced meat in one hour. But this is sometimes not enough for a large workshop. Therefore, it is necessary to look for more productive equipment for dumplings. The price of such meat grinders starts at 25 thousand rubles, and the yield is 200 kilograms per hour. A "Chinese" with a capacity of up to 120 kilograms will cost an average of 10-13 thousand.
Equipment for the production of dumplings, the price of which is even higher, is the meat mixer. The manual model will cost 10k, while the mechanized process will provide an option that costs from 30k.
So, we figured out the meat and minced meat, now about the dough kneading. There are options here too. The most optimal is a device that produces 150 kilograms of dough per hour. Such a machine can have different kneading bodies: C-shaped, paddle, zigzag. On average, the kneading time is up to 15 minutes. How much does such equipment for the production of dumplings cost? The price averages 36 thousand rubles.
Third stage
The production of dumplings is supposed to be direct. There are two options:
- In the conditions of a mini-workshop, blanks are first formed on a special apparatus, and then they are molded by hand. However, it is also expedient for large enterprises. Premium class dumplings are prepared in this way. This option is attractive because of its cheapness.
- The mechanized process will require the purchase of a special machine that performs both molding and gluing.
In principle, it is not difficult to choose equipment for making dumplings, the price of which would suit you. For example, if you are interested in the addition option, JGL-135 type units are recommended. Their cost is about 80 thousand rubles. Such a machine produces 135 dumplings per hour, which is clear from the name, each of them weighs about 10 grams.
But the price characterizes the universal equipment for making dumplings as very expensive. For example, the Chinese model of the unit, which carries out both molding and molding itself, costs 800 thousand rubles. A novice entrepreneur is unlikely to master such amounts.
Fourth stage
Delivery of finished products to freezers is expected. It is necessary to freeze dumplings to -18 degrees and place them in refrigerators. Such equipment for dumplings also costs a lot. If we talk about the minimum cost of everything that is needed for freezing and storage, then it starts from 200 thousand rubles.
Homemade dumpling equipment
If you chose your own kitchen as a place for organizing a small workshop for the production of semi-finished products, then the amount of equipment will be less, however, as well as the cost of it. You will need to purchase a horizontal dough mixer. You should not spend money on an expensive model suitable for a large workshop. You can easily purchase a suitable dough mixer for the home for 30 thousand rubles. He gives out 8 kilograms of dough in one batch.
What other equipment do you need? A dough sheeter is a necessary attribute of a home business. To some, such an acquisition may seem superfluous. But, as practice shows, manually it is very difficult and long to process steep dough. How to choose this unit? Dough sheeters differ from each other by the type of work and the width of the shaft. Let's take a look at these options.
The width of the shaft determines what size "canvas" you get in the end. The type of workindicates whether the dough will pass between the shafts on its own or you will have to turn a special handle for this. Here, too, it is not necessary to buy expensive models. For example, the simplest mechanical ImperiaTitania, which has a shaft 15 centimeters wide, costs only 2,000 rubles.
Meat grinder and freezer equipment for home
Your household model is not suitable for the production of even small batches of dumplings for sale. But do not despair. Even an Italian model with acceptable characteristics can be bought at a price of around 25 thousand rubles. We are talking about the meat grinder Fimar 12/S. In an hour, she scrolls up to 160 kilograms of minced meat.
Freezing equipment for dumplings at home, the price of which is also of interest to novice businessmen, will cost at least 17 thousand rubles. This is the cost of the Snezh chest freezer, which holds 400 liters. There are more expensive options. For example, a Polair camera costs 53 thousand rubles, but its capacity is 700 liters.
What other options are there
If you are not going to master the profession of a businessman, but just want to please your household with home-made dumplings more often, then you do not need to purchase all the above equipment at all. An electric dumpling will suffice. Such a unit receives rave reviews, hostesses praise it for a lot of advantages.
Homemade Electric Dumpling Maker Benefits
- Product manufacturing speed is excellent.
- Each dumpling is perfectly shaped.
- Cooking a dish does not take much effort and time.
The only thing that can scare you away is the price. But after all, having bought such a thing once, you can pamper your loved ones with delicious, fragrant homemade dumplings at any time. This piece of equipment makes a great gift. But how not to make a mistake when choosing it?
Important Criteria
- Number of cells. The more of them, the higher the performance of the unit. But such appliances are often too bulky for small kitchens. A household model can mold approximately 14 kilograms of products per hour. Agree, this is enough to feed not only the household, but also the guests.
- Material. The cheap model is made of plastic, which does not add to its quality. The best option is a stainless steel dumpling. And dough doesn't stick to aluminum utensils.
- Shape. This is not the most important criterion. But if you care about the situation in the kitchen, you should think in advance what shape of dumpling you will choose: square, round, etc.
- Cell size. The standard option is 5 by 5 centimeters. But if you want a variant with other characteristics, then there are also those.
- Auxiliary elements. Their presence always affects the cost of the unit. These can be spoons for minced meat, all kinds of nozzles, anti-slip feet and more.
- Price. Equipment for making dumplings at home differs in cost. If the process is automated, then such a pleasure costs from 15 thousand rubles. If you have to scrolldough with a special pen, you can find an option for 2 thousand.
How to use the electric dumpling machine
It's not hard. You will need to prepare eggs, water and flour for the dough, as well as minced meat. The finished dough layer is divided into approximately equal parts. Minced meat is placed in a special form in the form of a gutter. The dough sheet is also inserted into the device. At the exit, you get a canvas of dumplings with minced meat inside, which you can easily divide into piece products by incisions. Such equipment for making dumplings is called a real salvation by the hostess. After all, in less than half an hour, you will be able to feed your household to the full.
Conclusions
Thus, equipment for making dumplings is a necessary thing in the kitchen. This is especially true for entrepreneurs who want to engage in production on an industrial scale. "Dumplings" business, as practice shows, is profitable and cost-effective. It is quite possible to organize a mini-workshop with a starting capital equal to 25 thousand dollars. Such investments will pay off within an average of 8 months. And then you will start making a net profit. You can immediately buy equipment for the production of dumplings and dumplings, and then expand the product range.
Good luck to you in your own kitchen and on an industrial scale. The main thing is to decide, and then you will succeed.
