Premium MakhanaWhole · 250 g
Premium Indian Makhana
Makhana
Whole Fox NutsEuryale ferox
Makhana grows in the shallow ponds of the Mithila belt in north Bihar and is still harvested, roasted and popped by hand. It is the crop ARGOISH is built around: we buy by the lot at harvest, grade it ourselves, and prepare it as whole nuts or value-added products. Makhana is also valued for its nutritional profile, making it a versatile ingredient for better-for-you snacks and food applications.
Nutritional profile
Naturally provides plant-based protein and dietary fibre, with a naturally low-fat profile. Nutritional values for a specific packed product can be confirmed from the applicable product specification or laboratory report.
Specification
Product specification
| Botanical name | Euryale ferox |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mithila region, north Bihar |
| Form | Whole popped, roasted, seasoned, milled, instant mix |
| Grade / size | 20+ mm HP (Handpicked) |
| Moisture | ≤10% |
| Shelf life | Confirmed per lot |
| HS code | Confirmed for the applicable shipment |
Specifications are confirmed per consignment against the destination market's requirements. Tell us the country and intended use and we will confirm what can be supplied.
Mithila Makhana — handpicked quality parameters
| Physical appearance | White to off-white; oval to round with small brown specks; free from foreign bodies, impurities, infestation, living insects, mould, dead insects, insect fragments, rodent contamination and artificial colouring. |
|---|---|
| Odour | No off odour |
| Added colour / adulteration | Absent |
| Damaged / discoloured | Max. 3.0% |
| Immature / hard nut | Max. 3.0% |
| Discoloured grains | Max. 3.0% |
| Extraneous vegetable matter | Max. 0.50% |
| Insect-damaged matter | Max. 0.0% |
| Partial flat / pressed grain | Max. 2.0% |
| Size uniformity | Min. 60% |
| Broken / splits | Max. 3.0% |
| Pressed / flat makhana | Max. 3.0% |
| Foreign matter | Max. 0.0% |
| Broken grains | Max. 2.0% by weight |
| Unmatured / shelled grains | Max. 0.0% |
| Fully pressed grain (coin) | Max. 0.0% |
| Grain with shell (0–25% units) | Max. 1.0% |
| Mould growth / insect infestation | Max. 0.0% |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Packaging & export
Packaging & loading
| Retail | 250 g whole; 80 g roasted and seasoned; 200 g powder and kheer mix |
|---|---|
| Bulk | 10 / 20 / 25 kg food-grade bags |
| Protection | Nitrogen-flushed food-grade film — makhana crushes and goes stale without it |
| Carton | Carton configuration available on request |
| MOQ | 1 MT per grade / specification |
| Lead time | 15–20 working days |
The range
The Makhana Collection
One crop, prepared five ways.
Salt & PepperRoasted · 80 g
Peri PeriRoasted · 80 g
Makhana PowderMilled · 200 g
Makhana KheerInstant · 200 g
Next step
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