Using VitaGoat & SoyCow Systems

Improved Food Securitywith

Local Processing of Soy

MM: Improved Food Security with Local Processing of Soy

Malnutrition is highest in rural areasRoads and industrial infrastructure are poor in rural areasSmall-scale local processing is ideal:

Lowest-cost complete protein foods are produced in the local communities VitaGoat and SoyCow food enterprises provide employment for unskilled womenEnterprises become self-sufficient within one year

Other low-cost, simple health interventions can be provided in tandem

Micro-nutrient fortification (1/4 cent per dose)De-worming medicine (4 cents per year)

Soymilk being made in anAshram in New Delhi

Why are Soyfoods Ideal for Development?

Large variety of locally processed low-cost foods• Soymilk, tofu, soy yogurt, sour soymilk (low-cost dairy

alternatives)• Okara (soybean pulp) can be added to foods or sold for feed• Provides local jobs & training through sustainable micro-enterprise

Nutritional UsesSafe hydration through high-temperature processMicronutrient delivery capabilityIdeal HIV/AIDS protein nutrition and weaning foods

Environmentally friendly5 to 10 times more efficient with respect to land and energy usageUp to 100 times more efficient with respect to water usage

VitaGoat & SoyCowInstallations

Existing

(2002 - 2009)

Committed

(2010)

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TodayOver 1,000 older electric SoyCows in over 40 countriesVitaGoat technology transfer to India completed in 2006; training and support centers operational in India & AfricaOver 140 VitaGoats have been installed in 15 African countries, India, Thailand, Guatemala, Honduras, Brazil, Bangladesh & North KoreaNew-generation SoyCow models are available (Electric soy-only hybrids of the VitaGoat)WISSH projects include VitaGoats and SoyCows in Africa and Central AmericaWorld Bank project completed in 2009 provides soymilk nutrition supplement for 8,000 students in India Interest in the VitaGoat and SoyCow, as a vehicle for community development, continues to increase

School children drinking soymilk at rural school in Orissa

The VitaGoat System

Why the VitaGoat?• Manual (non-electric) operation to

enable rural micro-enterprise

• Wood, coal, gas or other fuel options

• Lower cost and more versatile

• High-efficiency boiler conserves fuel

• No electric/water connection costs

• Dry and wet food production

Rural groups benefit from processing their own foods, especially when there is a glut of local produce

The grinder can be used alone to grind coffee, peanut butter, flour, and other nuts, cereals and grains.

Cycle Grinder

Why a SoyCow?Electric processing of soy foods

SoyCow M (VitaGoat hybrid)Electric grinder instead of cycle grinder

Multi-fuel boiler as per the VitaGoat

Equipment cost approx. US $3,900

Suited for rural applications with household electricity

SoyCow E (fully electric)Electric grinder instead of cycle grinder

Electric boiler instead of multi-fuel boiler

Equipment cost approx. $5,500

Suited for urban/commercial applications

SoyCow E

All are manufactured in India

Electric Grinder

Pressure Cooker

Electric Boiler

Filter Press

The VitaGoat vs Rural Dairy in Africa

Monthly Output : 5,000 L milk 13 dairy cows VitaGoat Difference

Capital Cost$17,300 $5,800

(including shipping, Duties, etc)

$11,500

Annual maintenance (milking machine for cows)

$350 $70(gaskets, valves,

filter bags)

$280 / year

Input costs per month (30 days / month for cows, 25 days / month for VitaGoats)

$2,000Feed, water,

labour, vet bills, electricity

$1,375Soybeans, water,sugar, fuel

$625

Production Cost per liter:(capital amortized over 15 years, no interest)

43 cents 28 cents 15 cents / liter

Farm-gate price: 47 cents / L 30 cents / L(70 cents / L soy yoghurt)

- 17 cents / liter

(13 cents higher

when combined)

Producer’s profit per month $208 $1,587 $1,379

Real VitaGoat – Eldoret, KenyaMonthly Output : 1,200 L milk VitaGoat Notes

Capital Cost$5,800

(including shipping, Duties, etc)

Annual maintenance $70

Input costs per month (12 days / month )

$300Soybeans, water,sugar, fuel

3 days / week

100 L / day

Production Cost per liter: 28 cents

Farm-gate price: 40 cents / L(80 cents / L soy yoghurt)

70 cents / liter on a combined

basis

Gross profit per month $502

Rent and miscellaneous costs $100

Net profit per month $402

Comparison of SystemsFoods Produced SoyCow E SoyCow M VitaGoat

Soymilk(including tofu, yoghurt, etc)

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Vegetable and fruit juices, purees &sauces

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Coarse flours (cornmeal, rice, soy, wheat) Groundnut butter (e.g., peanut butter) Ground beans (coffee, roasted soybeans)

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√

√Electricity required √ √

Soymilk Capacity 40L / hour 35L / hour 35L / hour

Approximate price (subject to change; taxes, shipping and duties not included)

$US 5,900 $US 4,500 $US 4,500

The VitaGoat / SoyCow Applications & Economics

Settings: - Direct feeding (emergency or other) - Social institutions (schools, hospitals, etc.) - Community or entrepreneurial businesses

Economics: - Daily serving of soyfood for 500 to 1000 people - Can employ 3-6 people per system - Cost of 250 ml serving of soymilk: 6 cents vs 12 cents

for dairy milk - Variety of local foods can be processed (VitaGoat)

- Minimal infrastructure and set-up costs

Training: - Provides an opportunity for nutrition awareness- Related hygiene training about food preparation- Health training about intestinal worms, treatment

and prevention also appropriate- Basic training for micro-enterprise management is

possible, for those with basic literacy and numeracy

PedalPro – cycle innovationGrinder for soya and other foods

Water pump

12-24 V Generator

Grinder / sharpener for knives and tools

Flywheel is coated in replace-able grinding surface for sharpening knives and tools.

Generator can charge batteries for lighting, solar lighting and cell-phones etc.

Food Grinder for VitaGoat soymilk system and general nut, cereal and grain grinding.

Water pump for gardening, filling roof-top tanks etc.

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