Makhana (Foxnut)
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*Makhana (Foxnut)*, also known as Gorgon Nut, is grown in India, Korea, Japan, and Russia. It comes from the lotus seeds and can be mixed with vegetables, popped like corn, and made into yummy porridge. Makhana is rich in nutrients and medicinal properties, making it an excellent addition to a daily health diet. It contains vitamins, minerals, and fibres.

Explore our range of Makhana products for a nutritious and healthy addition to your diet

  Product Offerings : -

  • - *Packed Makhana*
  • - *Loose Makhana*
  • - *Lawa (High Quality)*
  • - *Murra (Mixed)*
  • - *Thurri (Low Quality)*

  Packaging : -

  • - *Customization:* Packing will be customized as per requirement
  • - *Options:* 1.00 kgs / 8 kgs / 10 kgs / 12 kgs (Based on Quality of Makhana)
  • - *Freshness:* Our fresh products are packed in freshness bags for long shelf life and hygiene.

Variety & Quality : -

 Lava 4 : -

  • - *Specification:* Export Quality Hand Picked Makhana, round shaped, ready to use with no wastage.
  • - *Size:* 20MM - 28MM
  • - *Mandi:* 6 - 7 Sutta
  • - *Bag Size:* 7Kg

Lava 3 :-

  • - *Specification:* Best Quality Graded, round shaped, ready to use with no wastage.
  • - *Size:* 16MM - 20MM
  • - *Mandi:* 5 - 7 Sutta
  • - *Bag Size:* 8Kg

Lava 2 : -

  • - *Specification:* Economy Graded Quality, round shaped, ready to use with no wastage.
  • - *Size:* 12MM - 16MM
  • - *Mandi:* 4 - 5 Sutta
  • - *Bag Size:* 8Kg

Lava 1 :- 

  • - *Specification:* Export Quality Hand Picked Makhana, round shaped, ready to use with no wastage.
  • - *Size:* 12MM - 20MM
  • - *Mandi:* 4 Sutta
  • - *Bag Size:* 10Kg

Natural

  • - *Specification:* Economy Graded Quality Makhana, all round shaped, ready to use with no wastage.
  • - *Size:* 12MM - 20MM
  • - *Mandi:* 4 - 6 Sutta
  • - *Bag Size:* 10Kg

Makhana Overview

  • - *Cultivation Areas:* Bihar and certain parts of eastern India, with natural growth in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Tripura, and Manipur.
  • - *Growing Conditions:* Extensively grown in marshy wetlands, tanks, ponds, and lakes, and harvested for its seeds.
  • - *Other Names:* Prickly water lily seeds, popped lotus seeds, foxnut, or gorgon nut.

 

Nutritional Benefits

  • - *Low in fat and high in carbohydrates*, making it nutritionally distinct from other nuts.
  • - *Rich in protein, carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.*
  • - *Better than dry fruits* like almonds, walnuts, coconut, and cashews in terms of sugar, protein, ascorbic acid, and phenol content.
  • - *Lower glycaemic index* than most high-carbohydrate foods like rice or bread.
  • - *Contains kaempferol*, a natural flavonoid found in coffee that prevents inflammation and aging.
  • - High in *phytonutrients* (disease-fighting nutrients) including alkaloids, gallic acid, saponins.

Nutritional Content

  • - 100 grams of Makhana contains 350 calories:
  •   - 308 calories from carbohydrates
  •   - 39 calories from protein
  •   - Insignificant amount of fats and no trans-fat
  •   - High in potassium
  •   - Small amount of calcium