
RTE/RTS FOOD PLANT / MACHINES FOR RTE/RTS LINE
RTE / RTS Food Processing Plant
by
B SEN BARRY & CO.
“Precision in Processing” — From Regional Recipes to Global-Ready Packs.
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Plant Overview
The RTE (Ready-to-Eat) and RTS (Ready-to-Serve) segment is India’s fastest-growing food category — driven by urban demand, exports, military supplies, and instant meal kits.
At B SEN BARRY & CO., we design fully integrated RTE/RTS plants to process and package a wide range of cooked Indian meals, gravies, curries, dals, biryanis, rice mixes, khichdi, and beverages, ensuring safe, shelf-stable products without refrigeration.
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Product Examples
✅ Ready-to-Eat (RTE)
Rajma chawal, dal makhani, sambar rice, khichdi, veg pulao
Paneer butter masala, chicken curry, aloo gobhi, chana masala
Halwa, upma, poha, biryani
✅ Ready-to-Serve (RTS)
Aam panna, jal jeera, buttermilk, lassi
Tomato soup, rasam, flavored milk
Coconut water, tender coconut beverage
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Core Equipment in the RTE/RTS Line
1.
Raw Material Washing & Preparation
Bubble washer, vegetable cutter, slicer, fruit peeler, ginger/garlic paste grinder
2.
Cooking & Blending System
Steam-jacketed kettles with anchor stirrers for curries, dals, gravies
Batch or continuous cookers for rice, pasta, upma, biryani
Optional vacuum cooking or pressure cooking for delicate recipes
3.
Holding & Buffer Tanks
Insulated or jacketed with gentle agitator
Equipped with level sensors and CIP nozzles
4.
Filling Machines
Pouch filler, retort pouch filler, bottle/jar filler, or tray filler
Servo/piston-based for hot or ambient filling
Volumetric or weight-based control
5.
Sealing & Capping
Automatic pouch sealers, tray sealers, jar cappers, or retort spout pouch sealers
Leak-proof design with tamper evidence
6.
Retort / Autoclave
For RTE meals: High-pressure sterilization
Ensures 12–18 months shelf life without preservatives
7.
Pasteurizer / Hot Water Tunnel
For RTS beverages: Gentle thermal pasteurization
Preserves natural color and flavor
8.
Cooling & Drying
SS cooling tank or conveyor
Air knife or blower dryer before labeling
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Labelling & Secondary Packing
Shrink sleeve or sticker labelling
Batch coding, carton packing or shrink bundling
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Plant Capacity Options
Pilot Scale: 200–500 kg/day
Mid-Capacity: 1–2 MT/day
Industrial Scale: 3–10 MT/day
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Packaging Formats Supported
Retort Pouches (3-layer or 4-layer)
Glass Jars / Bottles
PP Trays with Heat Seal
Stand-up Spout Pouches
Aseptic Pouch (optional)
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Why B SEN BARRY & CO.?
Machines trusted by 10,000+ food units and exporters
Built to FSSAI, GMP, and global export standards
Stainless steel SS 304/316 build, CIP-compatible
Designed for minimal labor, maximum automation, and recipe integrity
Supporting India’s rise in the global RTE/RTS market