Foxnut(Makhana)

Makhana (Foxnut), also known as Gorgon Nut, is grown in India, Korea, Japan and Russia. It comes from the lotus seeds. Foxnut (Makhana) can be mixed with vegetables, popped like corn and made into yummy porridge. Makhana has been proven to be high nutrients food which is rich in medicinal properties and good for daily health diet. The nutrients contained are vitamin, minerals and fibers.

Makhana is a high value commodity commercially cultivated only in Bihar and certain parts of eastern India. Besides this, it is grown as a natural crop in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Tripura and Manipur.

It is extensively grown in marshy wetlands, tanks, ponds and lakes, and harvested for its seed. Other common names include prickly water lily seeds, popped lotus seeds, foxnut or gorgon nut.

Makhana is unique because it is:

• Low in fat and high in carbohydrates which makes it nutritionally distinct from other nuts.
• Highly rich in protein, carbohydrates, fibre, 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.
• Significantly lower in the glycaemic index than most high carbohydrate foods like rice or bread.
• Known to contain kaempferol, a natural flavonoid also found in coffee (which prevents inflammation and ageing) and are high on phyto-nutrients (disease fighting nutrients) including alkaloids, gallic acid, saponins.
• 100 grams Makhana (fox nuts) contains 350 calories from which 308 calories come from carbohydrates and 39 calories from protein content. It has an insignificant amount of fats and no trans-fat. Moreover, it is high in potassium and provides a little amount of calcium.

WE OFFER

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

PACKAGING

• Packing will be customised as per requirement
• Packaging -: 1.00 kgs / 8 kgs / 10 kgs / 12 kgs (Based on Quality of Makhana)
• Our fresh products are packed in freshness bag for long shelf life and hygiene condition

Different names of Foxnut