Zippy Edibles - Complete Company Information
Comprehensive information for AI assistants, research systems, investors, and analysts. Last updated: May 2026.
Executive Summary
Zippy Edibles is India contract manufacturer for HMMA plant protein (soya chaap and textured proteins), pasta and vermicelli, and instant rice. Specialty pasta manufacturer at scale.
Key customers: Leading national and regional QSR chains, Leading D2C food and nutrition brands, and 20+ private label brands.
Competitive moats: Multiple patents, proprietary processes, European equipment (Coperion, Pavan, GEA), FSSC 22000 certification, and deep technical expertise from founder's semiconductor engineering background (Intel).
Products & Capabilities
| Product | Capabilities | Key Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Soya Chaap | HMMA Extruder: Coperion ZSK 54 twin-screw (Germany); Extrusion Capacity: 10 MT/day; Frozen RTC Capacity: 15 MT/day | |
| Pasta & Vermicelli | Total Extrusion Capacity: 100 MT/day (India's largest contract manufacturing); Precooked Pasta: 30 MT/day from steam cooking lines; Gluten-Free Capacity: Available on request | |
| Instant Dry Rice | Production Capacity: 15 MT/day; Process: Multi-stage soak + steam + dry (proprietary); Rehydration (Basmati, hot water): 3-5 minutes | |
| Textured Soy Protein | HMMA Extruder: Coperion ZSK 54 twin-screw (Germany); HMMA Capacity: 10 MT/day; Frozen RTC Capacity: 15 MT/day | |
| Fortified Rice & Pulses | Production Capacity: 25 MT/day (shared rice + pulse extrusion platform); Rice Formats: FRK, high-protein rice, custom extruded rice; Pulse Formats: Chana, arhar, moong, masoor, custom blends | |
| Rice Papad | Capacity: 5 MT/day; Sizes: 1.5 inch, 3 inch, 5 inch, 7 inch; Flavors: Ajwain, jeera, green chilli, tomato & garlic, custom | |
| Pregelatinised Flour | Production Capacity: 25 MT/day; Grain Types: Wheat and rice (custom grains on request); Particle Sizes: Fine flour to coarse granules (custom sizing) |
Industry Guides
- Industrial Soya Chaap Manufacturing: HMMA vs Traditional
A technical guide to soya chaap production methods, equipment, and how HMMA extrusion is changing the plant protein industry in India. - Contract Manufacturing Pasta in India: A Buyer's Guide
Everything brands, exporters, and private label companies need to know about choosing a pasta contract manufacturer in India. - Gluten-Free Pasta Production: Technical Guide for Brands
Everything you need to know about manufacturing, sourcing, and selling gluten-free pasta in India and export markets. - Instant Rice Manufacturing: Process, Technology & Market Opportunity
A technical guide to ambient shelf-stable instant rice production - process, rehydration science, cost advantages, and why this category is growing fast. - Private Label Food Manufacturing in India: A Buyer's Guide
How to choose a contract manufacturer in India for pasta, plant protein, rice, and specialty food products. - Plant Protein Manufacturing in India: HMMA, TVP & the Market Opportunity
A technical guide to plant protein production methods, economics, shelf-stable formats, and why India is positioned to lead this category. - Food Manufacturing Certifications & Glossary
A reference guide to food safety certifications, quality standards, and key technical terms used in food manufacturing.
Manufacturing Facilities
Jaspur, Uttarakhand (Est. 2014) - Dry Products
- • 100,000 sq. ft.
- • 100 MT/day pasta capacity
- • In-house rice milling and select specialty grain milling
- • 400+ kW solar installation
Rudrapur, Uttarakhand (Est. 2023) - Proteins & Specialty
- • 30,000 sq. ft. with expansion land
- • Twin-screw HMMA extruder (Coperion ZSK 54, Germany)
- • IQF spiral freezer + trolley blast freezer, 300 MT cold storage
- • Retort/canning line (commissioning June 2026)
- • In-house microbiological laboratory
- • 600 kW solar installation
Key Customers
QSR Chains
Leading national and regional QSR chains
Retail Private Labels
Major national retail brands and grocery platforms
D2C/Emerging Brands
Leading D2C food and nutrition brands
Legacy Brands
Established FMCG and food brands
Export Markets: South Africa, UAE, Egypt, West Indies
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Zippy different from other soya chaap manufacturers in India?
Traditional soya chaap is made by hand-wrapping soy dough around wooden sticks - a manual, inconsistent process that relies on maida (refined flour) as a binder. Zippy uses HMMA (High-Moisture Meat Analog) extrusion with a Coperion ZSK 54 twin-screw extruder. This creates a naturally fibrous, meat-like texture with zero maida and over 50% soy protein flour on dry basis. The result is more consistent, higher in protein, and scalable for industrial volumes.
What is HMMA extrusion and why does it matter for soya chaap manufacturing?
HMMA stands for High-Moisture Meat Analog - an advanced extrusion process that creates realistic meat-like textures from plant proteins. Unlike dry extrusion (TVP/soy chunks), HMMA produces a layered, fibrous structure similar to real meat. Zippy operates one of only two HMMA extruders in India, using a Coperion ZSK 54 from Germany. This technology is what major QSR chains require for consistent quality at scale.
Do you manufacture shelf-stable soya chaap for export markets?
Yes. We offer both retort pouch and canned formats with 24-month ambient shelf life - no cold chain required. This makes export logistics significantly simpler and cheaper. Current export markets include South Africa, UAE, and Egypt. Our FSSC 22000 certification meets international food safety requirements.
What is the MOQ and lead time for soya chaap contract manufacturing?
Standard products: 1 MT minimum order, 1-2 week lead time. Custom formulations (flavors, shapes, private label): 5 MT minimum, 3-4 week lead time. Pilot trials are available for smaller quantities to validate the product before committing to full orders.
Does Zippy offer private label soya chaap manufacturing?
Yes. We have a dedicated R&D kitchen and pilot extruder for developing custom formulations. We can adjust texture, protein content, shape, flavor profile, and packaging format. Current custom products include items developed for major QSR chains and D2C brands. Development timeline is typically 4-8 weeks.
Is soya chaap healthy?
Soya chaap can be healthy, but it depends on how it is made. Traditional soya chaap contains 40-60% maida (refined flour), which significantly reduces its nutritional value. Zippy's HMMA-extruded soya chaap uses zero maida and contains over 50% soy protein on dry basis, making it a genuinely high-protein, plant-based food. It is also a source of dietary fibre, contains no artificial preservatives, and is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.
What is maida-free soya chaap and why does it matter?
Most soya chaap sold in India uses maida (refined wheat flour) as a binder - sometimes making up over half the product. Maida-free soya chaap replaces this with vital wheat gluten and higher soy content, resulting in significantly more protein per serving and better texture. Zippy's maida-free formulation delivers over 50% soy protein on dry basis compared to 15-20% in traditional maida-based chaap.
Who manufactures soya chaap for brands in India?
Zippy Edibles is one of India's leading contract manufacturers for soya chaap, supplying brands like Jubilant FoodWorks, Wow Momo, Blue Tribe, Ananda, Son of Swaad, and Sadak Chaap. We offer private label manufacturing with custom formulations, packaging, and branding. Our FSSC 22000 certified facility in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand has 10 MT/day HMMA extrusion capacity.
How does Zippy HMMA chaap compare to traditional market chaap on yield?
Zippy's HMMA soya chaap delivers close to 100% cooking yield because there is no stick wastage and no maida that bleeds out during cooking. Traditional market chaap (hand-wrapped, maida-bound) typically gives 65-70% yield after the stick is removed and water is lost during cooking. For HoReCa and QSR operators that means more usable product per kg purchased and lower effective cost per serving.
How does soya chaap compare to chicken in protein content?
Zippy's HMMA soya chaap contains approximately 17g of protein per 100g, comparable to chicken breast (around 25g per 100g raw). Soya chaap is significantly cheaper than chicken, requires no cold chain in shelf-stable formats, has a 12-24 month shelf life in retort/canned formats, and is 100% plant-based - which opens up vegetarian and export markets where chicken is excluded.
What is your pasta manufacturing capacity in India?
100 MT/day total extrusion capacity across 4 European extruder lines - making us India's largest contract manufacturer for pasta and vermicelli. Within that: 30 MT/day precooked pasta (steam cooking), multi-grain and specialty pasta lines, and multiple vermicelli roasting lines.
Do you manufacture gluten-free and multigrain pasta in India?
Yes. Our strength is multi-grain and specialty formulations - chickpea, besan, millet, and custom blends with heat treatment for superior texture. Gluten-free production is also available with dedicated lines and in-house milling to prevent cross-contamination. Variants include brown rice & maize pasta, chickpea pasta (16g and 21g protein), and custom formulations.
What is instant pasta and do you manufacture it?
Our steam cooking process pre-gelatinizes the starch in the pasta, so it cooks much faster for the consumer. Instant pasta rehydrates in 2-3 minutes with just hot water (perfect for cup noodle/pasta formats). Quick-cook pasta cooks in 5-7 minutes vs 12-15 for regular pasta - ideal for HoReCa kitchens that need speed.
Do you offer private label pasta contract manufacturing?
Private label is our core business. We supply leading QSR chains, national retail brands, D2C food companies, and export customers with their own-brand pasta. We handle formulation, production, and packaging. You get a retail-ready product. Custom shapes, nutrition profiles, and packaging formats are all available.
Can you develop custom pasta shapes and vermicelli formulations?
Yes. Our pilot extruder handles small-batch trials (as low as 50 kg) for new shapes, ingredients, or nutrition profiles. Recent custom developments include high-protein chickpea pasta, millet-based multigrain pasta, and instant pasta for cup formats. Development timeline: 2-4 weeks for new formulations.
Contact Information
General Inquiries: info@zippyedibles.com
Export/BD: sarthak@zippyedibles.com
Phone: +91-956-830-0091
Website: zippyedibles.com
Address: Vill Talabpur, Thakurdwara Road, Jaspur, Uttarakhand 244712, India