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Makhana (fox nuts) · 5+ / 6+ star grades

Makhana (Fox Nuts)

Makhana — popped seeds of Euryale ferox, the prickly water lily — is a distinctively Indian product with growing demand from snack makers and specialist importers. It is traded on size grade, colour, moisture and breakage, and we quote against those.

Size grade
5+ / 6+ star (16 mm+)
Moisture
Below 8%
Origin
India
Makhana (Fox Nuts)

Specifications

Indicative specification

Typical export values. The specification for your order is confirmed in the written quotation and on the lot’s certificate of analysis.

Makhana (Fox Nuts) indicative specification
ParameterValueNotes
Country of origin India
Product Popped (puffed) makhana
Size grade 5+ / 6+ star (16 mm and above) Indicative. Grade confirmed per lot.
Sorting Hand-sorted, white
Moisture Below 8% Indicative.
Broken & discoloured pieces Tolerance agreed per orderPer lot / per order
Storage Dry, sealed packing; protect from humidity

Applications & buyer suitability

Who buys makhana — and for what.

  • Snack manufacturing

    Roasting and flavouring by the buyer.

  • Wholesale & distribution

    Bulk supply to importers and distributors.

  • Specialist food retail

    For brands that pack in destination.

Packaging

Packing options

Packing, quantities and lead times depend on the product and the transaction, and are stated in the quotation.

Standard

  • Bulk packing with food-grade liners, format confirmed in the quotation

Subject to confirmation

  • Cartonised packing to buyer’s size
  • Private-label or retail packing
  • Palletisation

Quality & inspection

How each lot is checked

  • Size grade and sorting checked against the agreed grade before packing
  • Moisture checked against the specification
  • Lot documentation shared before dispatch

Testing scope, laboratory and cost are agreed before the order is confirmed. Our approach to quality

Documents that can be discussed

  • Product specification sheet
  • Certificate of analysis for the lot
  • Independent laboratory report, where agreed in the contract
  • Phytosanitary certificate, where the destination requires one
  • Certificate of origin

Availability is confirmed for each shipment and depends on the destination and the contract.

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