Health Benefits:
✅ Low in Calories – Makhana is light and low in calories, making it a guilt-free snack.
✅ High in Protein – Helps keep you full for longer, reducing cravings and overeating.
✅ Rich in Fiber – Aids digestion and promotes a healthy metabolism.
✅ Gluten-Free & Low Fat – A healthy alternative to processed snacks.
✅ Boosts Metabolism – Packed with essential minerals like magnesium and potassium to support
Bringing India’s Superfood to the World
Nature’s Super Snack: Healthy, Tasty, and Guilt-Free
Fox nuts, also known as makhana or lotus seeds, are a nutrient-rich superfood cherished for their crunchy texture, delightful taste, and numerous health benefits. Sourced from the pristine ponds and lakes of India, these naturally gluten-free, protein-packed seeds are a powerhouse of antioxidants, fiber, and essential minerals.
Manufacturing Process
✅ Harvesting
Fox nuts are collected from the Euryale ferox plant, which grows in ponds and wetlands.
The seeds are sun-dried for a few days to reduce moisture.
✅ Roasting
Dried seeds are roasted at high temperatures to make the seed coat brittle.
Continuous roasting in a rotating machine ensures even heating.
✅ Cracking
Traditionally, seeds are cracked manually using wooden hammers.
Modern processing plants use mechanical crackers for efficiency.
✅ Popping
The white kernels are heated in a sand-filled pan to make them pop, like popcorn.
Sieving separates the popped kernels from un popped ones and any remaining sand.
✅ Cleaning
Winnowing removes husks, sand, and impurities.
Some nuts are polished for a better appearance.
✅ Grading & Sorting
Nuts are graded by size, with larger ones fetching higher prices.
Quality sorting separates damaged or dis coloured kernels.
✅ Packaging
Nuts are weighed and packed to maintain freshness.
Packages are sealed and labeled with product details.
✅ Storage & Distribution
Packed fox nuts are stored in a cool, dry place.
They are distributed to retailers and markets for sale.
This process ensures clean, high-quality fox nuts ready for snacking or culinary use.