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Makhana (Phool Makhana / Fox Nuts)
Euryale ferox
Popped lotus seeds (phool makhana) from Bihar, graded by size from 4 suta to 6 suta+, for snack makers, roasters, sweet makers and retail packers.
- Origin
- India
- HS code
- 2008.19
- Minimum order
- 1 MT or mixed container
- Shelf life
- 9–12 months
PDF · product details, specification table and contact details
In short: Makhana (Phool Makhana / Fox Nuts) (Euryale ferox) is exported from India by Sunita Agri Exports as raw (popped) makhana, roasted makhana, makhana powder. It is packed in 10 kg cartons or 5–10 kg poly-lined bags (light, bulky product) or retail and private-label pouches on request, HS code 2008.19, and shipped FOB, CFR or CIF from Nhava Sheva, Mumbai. Minimum order is 1 metric ton, or part of a mixed container, and conventional, IPM and organic lots are available.
Makhana from India
Makhana (phool makhana, fox nuts) is the popped seed of the Euryale ferox water lily. Almost all of the world’s supply comes from the ponds of north Bihar around Darbhanga, Madhubani and Purnia. The seeds are harvested, roasted and popped by hand into light white puffs, then graded by size.
Size is measured in “suta”: 4 suta is small, 5 suta medium, and 6 suta and above are the large, premium puffs used for retail and roasted snacks. Buyers check size, whiteness, moisture and the share of broken or unpopped seeds. Makhana is very light, so a container holds little weight; we quote by carton count.
Uses of makhana
- Health foods
Cereals, bars and smoothie mixes.
- Supplements
Powders and capsules.
- Bakery
Breads and gluten-free products.
- Beverages
Drinks and drink mixes.
Product details
| Product | Makhana (Phool Makhana / Fox Nuts) |
|---|---|
| Botanical / technical name | Euryale ferox |
| Category | Superfoods & Functional Seeds › Moringa & Functional Seeds |
| Forms available | Raw (popped) makhana, Roasted makhana, Makhana powder |
| Cultivation | Conventional, IPM and Organic |
| Origin | India |
| HS code (indicative) | 2008.19 |
| Packing | 10 kg cartons or 5–10 kg poly-lined bags (light, bulky product); Retail and private-label pouches on request |
| Container load, 20 ft | On request |
| Container load, 40 ft | On request |
| Shelf life | 9–12 months |
| Minimum order | 1 MT, or part of a mixed container |
| Port & terms | Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai · FOB, CFR, CIF |
Typical specifications
| Size | 4 suta / 5 suta / 6 suta+ (≈ 12–22 mm) |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 8.0% |
| Colour | White to off-white |
| Broken / unpopped | Max 5% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Origin | Bihar (Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia) |
Values are typical. Final specifications are confirmed per contract and lot, with a certificate of analysis.
Available varieties
- Conventional Makhana
Standard farming, tested to your market’s residue limits.
- IPM Makhana
Integrated Pest Management: fewer, controlled sprays for low-residue lots.
- Organic Makhana
Certified organic farms and processing, with certificates per shipment.
Other grades and cleaning levels to your specification. Samples are sent before you confirm.
Packing options
- 10 kg cartons or 5–10 kg poly-lined bags (light, bulky product)
- Retail and private-label pouches on request
- Private label and custom packing on request
Container loads
20 ft container
- Space
- 33.2 m³
- Makhana
- Confirmed with your quote
40 ft container
- Space
- 67.7 m³
- Makhana
- Confirmed with your quote
Loads depend on packing and shipping-line weight limits. Smaller quantities can go in a mixed container.
Makhana in other languages
- Hindi
- मखाना
- Gujarati
- મખાના
- Tamil
- தாமரை விதை (மக்கானா)
- Arabic
- بذور اللوتس المحمصة (ماخانا)
- Persian
- ماخانا (دانه نیلوفر)
- Spanish
- Semillas de loto (makhana)
- Portuguese
- Sementes de lótus (makhana)
- French
- Graines de lotus (makhana)
- German
- Lotussamen (Makhana)
- Italian
- Semi di loto (makhana)
- Dutch
- Lotuszaad (makhana)
- Russian
- Махана (семена лотоса)
- Turkish
- Lotus tohumu (makhana)
- Chinese
- 芡实
- Japanese
- オニバスの実 (マカナ)
- Korean
- 가시연 씨앗 (마카나)
- Malay
- Biji teratai (makhana)
- Indonesian
- Biji teratai (makhana)
Makhana: questions buyers ask
What does 6 suta mean in makhana?
Do you supply roasted or flavoured makhana?
How much makhana fits in a container?
What is the botanical name of makhana?
What is the minimum order quantity for makhana?
Do you supply organic and IPM makhana?
How is makhana packed for export?
Where can I get the specification for makhana?
How do I get the current export price for makhana?
Our certifications
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ISO 22000Food Safety Management System
ISO 9001Quality Management System
KosherKosher compliance for rice, herbs and spices
FSSAIFood Safety and Standards Authority of India
APEDARegistered merchant exporter — rice, cereals, processed foods
Spices BoardRegistered exporter of spices (CRES)
Star Export HouseStatus holder under Foreign Trade Policy 2023
IECRegistered importer-exporterExporting makhana to 40+ countries
We ship from Nhava Sheva, Mumbai with the export documents each market asks for: phytosanitary and origin certificates, lab reports and importer paperwork. Some of our regular markets:
Get a quote for Makhana
Share the grade, quantity, packing and destination. Our team replies within one business day with specifications and pricing.
- Conventional, IPM and organic
- Samples and lab reports on request
- Private label and custom packing
- Full containers or mixed loads
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