Starting a milk powder manufacturing business is one of the most profitable opportunities in the dairy processing industry. With rising demand in FMCG, bakeries, and international export markets, setting up a milk powder plant can offer long-term returns. Pranam Ji Engineering Works help new entrepreneurs and dairy processors by providing top-quality milk powder plant equipment and expert technical guidance.
In this blog, we’ll explore how to start a manufacturing business of milk powder, from raw milk procurement to final packaging.
How to Make Milk Powder in Factory?
If you’re wondering how to make milk powder in a factory, the process involves converting liquid milk into a dry, powder form through evaporation and spray drying. Here’s a brief look at the steps:
Milk Powder Making Process
- Milk Collection & Testing – Fresh milk is sourced from local dairies or cooperative societies and tested for quality, fat content, and contaminants.
- Separation & Standardization – The milk is passed through a separator to remove cream and standardized for the desired fat/SNF ratio.
- Preheating & Pasteurization – Milk is preheated and pasteurized at specific temperatures to eliminate harmful microorganisms.
- Evaporation – The water content in milk is reduced using vacuum evaporators until it turns into thick condensed milk.
- Spray Drying – This is the core of the milk powder process. The concentrated milk is atomized into a spray and dried in hot air chambers to form fine milk powder particles.
- Cooling & Sieving – The powder is cooled and sieved to ensure uniform particle size.
Packaging – Milk powder is then packed in moisture-proof bags or containers using automated filling machines.
Milk Powder Manufacturing Process
To begin the milk powder making business, you’ll need a combination of high-efficiency equipment:
- Milk storage tanks
- Pasteurizers
- Evaporators
- Spray dryers
- Powder silos
- Packaging machines
At Pranam Ji Engineering Works, we manufacture and supply a complete range of machinery required for the milk powder manufacturing process, with full customization support.
Business Setup : Licensing & Compliance
To legally start the business, you will need:
- FSSAI registration/license
- Pollution control board clearance
- GST registration
- Local municipal approvals
- Quality certifications (ISO, AGMARK, etc.)
You also need a clean, hygienic production unit, access to clean water, electricity, and proximity to milk-producing areas.
Why Start a Milk Powder Business?
- High shelf life product
- Increasing demand in food, bakery & export
- Value-added product from raw milk
- Government support for dairy processing units
Conclusion
The milk powder making business is a scalable and profitable venture if set up with the right machinery, process knowledge, and quality control. At Pranam Ji Engineering Works, we not only supply advanced milk powder plant equipment but also offer full technical support to help you succeed in the milk powder process.
