Innovations Item Code: IN-2024-2100135
Sector: AgriTech/FoodTech
Description:
The developed motorized periwinkle meat processing machine is the first of its kind in the West African sub-region blest with the abundance of periwinkle all year round.
The machine processes the conditioned periwinkle fed into it by cracking and separating the meats from the shells as well as cleaning the meats of any residual shells. Periwinkle meat is most cheapest and high quality animal protein available in our local markets.
Stage of Innovation: Proof of Concept (You have created something to show the innovation can work)
Problem:
Before now the processing of periwinkle had been through crude manual methods shown in the figure. Therefore, the mechanization of periwinkle meat processing has enhance the following:
•Timely processing and production of periwinkle meat
•Waste reduction of periwinkle due to crude and inefficient manual processing method
•Wholesomeness of the meat
•Increased availability of the meat
Unique Selling Point: As already mentioned that the processing of periwinkle hitherto was through crude manual method, hence mechanization of the process is what the people have been praying and hoping for.