Project report for Cracking nuts unit

In India, Nuts were historically opened using a hammer and anvil, often made of stone. Some nuts such as walnuts can also be opened by hand, by holding the nut in the palm of the hand and applying pressure with the other palm or thumb, or using another nut. Most nuts are pretty easy to separate from their shells. However a walnut kernel and its crinkly outer shell often seem impossible to prise apart. Here are some good ways to crack open and shell walnuts, and get the kernel out in one piece. Some are serious and some are tongue in cheek. You can make up your own mind which method is the most effective. Manufacturers produce modern functional nutcrackers usually somewhat resembling pliers, but with the pivot point at the end beyond the nut, rather than in the middle. These are also used for cracking the shells of crab and lobster to make the meat inside available for eating. Nuts are type of oily kernels which is present within a shell of the fruit and is used in various food products worldwide. Mostly seeds are taken from various fruits that are not present in the shell of the fruit such as hazelnuts, chestnuts, and others, that has hard shell walls and are originated from compound ovary of the fruit. Nut ingredients are comprised of nuts such as hazelnut, almond, cashew, walnuts, pecans, peanuts,Pine nuts, soy nuts, sunflower nuts, and others. The food categories in which nut ingredients are used includes bakery products, snacks & bars, beverages, cereals, confectioneries, desserts, and dairy products. The nut ingredients market is segmented on the basis of type such as hazelnut, walnut, almond, peanut, pecan, soy nut, and others.

The global nut ingredients market is expected to raise at a CAGR of 5.3%. Nuts ingredients are very useful in product formulations, and hence they are considered a preferred choice for food manufacturers. Nut ingredients provides an important source of nutrients to consumers as they offer both taste and impart health benefits to consumers. Many manufacturers are offering new product innovations with almonds along with all other food introductions with nuts such as cashew nut, peanuts, hazelnuts, and walnuts. The global nut ingredients market is segmented on the basis of form type in which nut ingredients are available in roasted form and unroasted form. Manufacturers are offering various nut-based products in roasted form, which is seen as a growing trend in the global nut ingredients market. The global nut ingredients market is segmented on the basis of application in which nuts are used in various food products such as snacks which includes extruded snacks, crisps, tortillas and others. The other applications include confectioneries, dairy products, bars, cereals, and others. Hence, the global nut ingredients market is expected to significantly increase the revenue contribution over the forecast period. The global nut ingredients market driving factors are increasing demand for ready-to-eat snack foods coupled with convenience of foods. Increasing opportunities in snacks and confectionery industry is also another factor in driving the nut ingredients market along with rising number of varieties and flavors in nut ingredients snacks with introduction of variety of nuts such as walnut, almond, peanut, hazelnut, pecan and others. Manufacturers are focusing on providing healthier product offerings.