Description
Syllabus
Brief Professional Syllabus – Vegetable & Fruit Dehydration and Capsule Making
1. Introduction to Fruit & Vegetable Dehydration
- Importance of food dehydration
- Benefits of dehydrated products
- Nutritional preservation methods
- Shelf-life enhancement techniques
- Value-added food processing concepts
- Commercial opportunities in dehydrated foods and nutraceuticals
2. Types of Fruits & Vegetables for Dehydration
Vegetables
- Tomato
- Beetroot
- Carrot
- Spinach
- Moringa leaves
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Bitter gourd
- Pumpkin
- Drumstick leaves
Fruits
- Banana
- Mango
- Apple
- Pineapple
- Papaya
- Strawberry
- Grapes
- Lemon
- Orange peel
- Amla (Gooseberry)
3. Raw Material Selection & Quality Management
- Selection of fresh produce
- Sorting and grading
- Ripeness standards
- Damaged product identification
- Organic and chemical-free sourcing
- Seasonal procurement management
4. Pre-Processing Techniques
- Washing and sanitization
- Peeling and slicing methods
- Blanching techniques
- Sulphuring and anti-browning treatments
- Moisture reduction preparation
- Hygiene standards during processing
5. Dehydration Techniques
- Sun drying methods
- Solar dehydration
- Tray drying
- Hot air drying
- Freeze drying basics
- Vacuum drying concepts
- Temperature and humidity management
- Nutrient retention techniques
6. Equipment & Machinery
- Fruit and vegetable slicers
- Tray dryers
- Food dehydrators
- Pulverizer/grinder
- Sieving machines
- Capsule filling machines
- Vacuum sealing machines
- Moisture meters
- Weighing machines
- Packaging machines
7. Powder Preparation Process
- Grinding dried materials
- Fine powder production
- Sieving and filtering
- Moisture control in powders
- Mixing and blending techniques
- Flavor and nutrition preservation
- Storage of dehydrated powders
8. Capsule Making Process
- Nutraceutical concepts
- Types of capsules:
- Gelatin capsules
- Vegetarian capsules
- Capsule size selection
- Dosage calculation
- Manual capsule filling
- Semi-automatic capsule filling
- Capsule sealing methods
- Quality checking and hygiene
9. Packaging & Labeling
Powder Packaging
- Stand-up pouches
- HDPE containers
- Vacuum packaging
- Nitrogen flushing basics
Capsule Packaging
- Bottle packing
- Blister packaging
- Strip packaging
- Moisture-resistant packaging
Labeling Standards
- Nutritional information
- Ingredients list
- Batch number
- Manufacturing and expiry dates
- Storage instructions
- FSSAI labeling guidelines
10. Food Safety & Quality Control
- Hygiene and sanitation protocols
- Food contamination prevention
- Moisture testing
- Shelf-life testing
- Quality assurance procedures
- Storage management
- HACCP basics
- FSSAI standards and compliance
11. Product Development
- Vegetable nutrition powders
- Fruit health supplements
- Herbal immunity capsules
- Natural energy supplements
- Detox powder blends
- Functional food products
- Kids nutrition products
12. Business & Entrepreneurship
- Small-scale processing unit setup
- Investment and machinery cost
- Production cost calculation
- Profit margin analysis
- Branding and product positioning
- Online and offline sales strategies
- Export opportunities for dehydrated products
- Retail and wholesale marketing
13. Government Schemes & Licensing
- FSSAI registration
- MSME registration
- Food processing subsidies
- PMFME schemes
- Startup India support
- Organic certification basics
14. Storage & Supply Chain Management
- Cold and dry storage methods
- Moisture control during storage
- Inventory management
- Transportation and logistics
- Retail shelf management
15. Practical Training Modules
- Fruit slicing and blanching practical
- Live dehydration practical
- Powder preparation practical
- Capsule filling practical
- Vacuum packaging practical
- Label designing workshop
- Product quality testing practical
- Business cost calculation workshop
Course Outcome
After successful completion, trainees will be able to:
- Professionally dehydrate fruits and vegetables
- Produce high-quality nutrition powders
- Manufacture fruit and vegetable capsules
- Handle food safety and quality control systems
- Develop branded health and wellness products
- Start a profitable food processing and nutraceutical business
- Market dehydrated products in retail and online sectors
About the Mentor
About the Mentor
Lokesh Himasagar Ghandharva
Founder & Owner – Voliwin
With more than 25 years of practical industrial experience, Lokesh Himasagar Ghandharva is a dedicated industrial mentor, trainer, and business development consultant who has guided entrepreneurs, SHGs, startups, farmers, women entrepreneurs, and small industries from the idea stage to successful production and marketing.
He specializes in providing complete end-to-end industrial guidance — starting from project planning, machinery selection, raw material sourcing, production setup, quality improvement, branding, packaging, licensing, and market linkage support.
His mission through Voliwin is to help individuals and organizations build sustainable, eco-friendly, and profitable businesses using practical industrial knowledge and modern business strategies.
Core Expertise
- Industrial Training & Skill Development
- Startup & Entrepreneurship Guidance
- MSME and Small Industry Consulting
- Eco-Friendly Product Development
- Handmade & Rural Industry Promotion
- Food Processing & Value Addition
- Dairy, Gaushala & Agro-Based Projects
- Agro Land Development & Farm Planning
- Resort & Rural Tourism Development
- Livestock Farming Development
- Product Branding & Packaging Guidance
- Market Development & Sales Strategy
- Machinery Selection & Factory Setup
- SHG and Women Entrepreneurship Training
- Project Reports (DPR) & Subsidy Guidance
- E-commerce Product Development Support
Training Philosophy
“From Scratch to Market Success”
Lokesh believes that training should not be limited to theory alone. His practical approach focuses on:
- Real industry exposure
- Low-cost business models
- Sustainable production methods
- Market-oriented product development
- Long-term entrepreneurship growth
He strongly promotes:
- Rural empowerment
- Women-led entrepreneurship
- Eco-conscious manufacturing
- Skill-based self-employment opportunities
Industries & Sectors Supported
- Handmade Products
- Wool & Textile Crafts
- Candle & Wellness Products
- Food Processing Industries
- Herbal & Natural Products
- Dairy & Gaushala Projects
- Agro Farming & Land Development
- Resort & Eco Tourism Projects
- Livestock & Integrated Farming Systems
- Rural Manufacturing Units
- Packaging & Labeling Solutions
- Agricultural Value Addition
- Artisan Skill Development
Services Offered Through Voliwin
- Professional Industrial Consultation
- Onsite Factory & Project Guidance
- Agro Land & Farm Development Consulting
- Resort & Tourism Project Planning
- Livestock Farming Development Support
- Skill Training Programs
- Startup Mentorship
- Product Development Assistance
- Branding & Marketing Guidance
- Business Model Planning
- Technical Process Training
- Machinery & Production Support
- Industrial Exposure Programs
Vision
To create sustainable livelihood opportunities by connecting traditional skills, eco-friendly innovations, agriculture, tourism, and modern market systems — helping entrepreneurs build strong and successful businesses across rural and urban India.
Contact for Professional Consultation
Available for:
- Online Consultation
- Industrial Visits
- Startup Guidance
- Training Programs
- Agro & Tourism Project Development
- Business Mentorship
Consultation: By Appointment Only
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions for Consultancy Services
By purchasing any consultancy, training, mentorship, project guidance, or advisory service from Voliwin, the customer agrees to the following Terms & Conditions.
- Service Confirmation After purchase, our team will contact you within 48 working hours to collect your project details, requirements, queries, and consultation preferences. Consultations may be conducted through:Online Meeting, Phone Call, Video Conference, Offline Face-to-Face Meeting, Onsite Visit (if applicable): 2. Non-Refundable Polic, All consultancy, mentorship, training, advisory, industrial guidance, and project consultation fees are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances once payment is completed. 3. Transfer of Consultancy Service Customers are allowed to transfer their purchased consultancy service to another industry, project, or business category only before the consultation process officially starts.Once the consultancy session, technical discussion, guidance process, training, document preparation, or advisory work has started, transfer requests will not be permitted.4. Consultation Scope The consultancy service includes guidance related to: Business Setup Industrial Projects Agro Land Development Resort & Tourism Projects Livestock & Dairy Development Machinery Guidance Branding & Marketing Production Improvement Product Development Process Upgradation Skill Training & Mentorship Our guidance is based on practical industrial experience and available information shared by the client. 5. Additional Consultation Requirement If the customer requires: Additional technical support Extra consultation hours Advanced training New project guidance Further documentation support Additional sessions beyond purchased duration then a new consultation session/package must be purchased separately.6. Breakup / Split Consultation Customers are allowed to divide their purchased consultation duration into smaller sessions based on mutual scheduling availability. Example: A 1-hour session may be split into two 30-minute sessions. Half-day and full-day consultations may also be scheduled in phases. 7. Working Hour Definition Half-Day Consultation = 3 Working Hours, Full-Day Consultation = 6 Working Hours, Travel time, waiting time, and field visit time may be considered separately depending on the project location. 8. Onsite Visit Charges For onsite industrial, agricultural, resort, tourism, livestock, or project visits: Travel charges Accommodation charges Food & local transport charges may be additionally applicable and payable by the client. 9. No Guarantee Clause Consultancy and guidance services are advisory in nature. Business success, approvals, profits, licenses, subsidies, production results, or market performance depend on multiple external factors and client mplementation. Voliwin does not guarantee: Government approvals Subsidy sanction Business profit Product sales Loan approval Market success 10. Client Responsibility Clients must provide accurate information, documents, project details, and business data required for consultation and advisory support. Any wrong or incomplete information provided by the client may affect guidance quality. 11. Training & Intellectual Property All consultancy materials, guidance methods, training content, project ideas, reports, and business strategies shared by Voliwin remain intellectual property of Voliwin unless otherwise agreed in writing. Unauthorized resale, recording, copying, or commercial redistribution is prohibited. 12. Appointment & Rescheduling Consultation appointments must be scheduled in advance. Rescheduling requests should be informed at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time. Acceptance of Terms By clicking “Purchase”, “Book Now”, “Proceed”, or making payment for any consultancy service, the customer automatically confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to all Terms & Conditions mentioned above. 14. Jurisdiction All legal matters, disputes, claims, or proceedings related to consultancy services shall be subject exclusively to the jurisdiction of Malur, Karnataka only. 15. Contact For support, scheduling, or consultation-related communication, customers may contact the Voliwin support team through official communication channels only.



Reviews
There are no reviews yet.