Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Launches Starch Recovery Unit to Improve Potato Processing Efficiency

Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt. Ltd. (SV AGRI) has introduced its Starch Recovery Unit (SRU), a solution designed to recover valuable potato starch from wash water generated during potato processing operations while reducing water consumption and wastewater treatment requirements. 

The SRU is designed for potato chips, French fries, and other potato processing facilities, enabling manufacturers to recover high-value potato starch that would otherwise be lost during processing. By separating starch from process water, the system helps reduce the load on Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) and allows treated water to be recycled back into production.

Removes up to 95% TSS and cuts fresh water consumption by up to 40%

According to SV AGRI, the Starch Recovery Unit can remove up to 95% of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) from potato wash water. The recovered water can be reused within the plant, helping reduce fresh water consumption by 30% to 40% in potato chips manufacturing. 

In addition to lowering water usage, the SRU is designed to improve process efficiency by minimizing raw material losses and reducing wastewater treatment costs. The recovered starch can also be utilized as a valuable by-product, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective potato processing operations.

The company says the Starch Recovery Unit offers potato processors an efficient approach to resource recovery, water conservation, and improved production sustainability while generating additional value through potato starch recovery.