🌸 Makhana (Phool Makhana) - Premium 6-Soota Superfood

GI-Tagged Mithila Origin | Hygienic Processing

🌸 Premium 6-Soota Makhana - the finest grade of India’s revered aquatic superfood. Sourced from the Mithila belt of Bihar and curated through a young farmer-led movement in Purnia, these large, uniform pearls (≥19 mm) deliver superior crunch, cleaner taste, and higher culinary yield. Perfect for mindful snacking, fasting foods, and refined Indian cooking.

🌊 Origin, Heritage & the Farmer Story

Makhana (Euryale ferox) grows in shallow freshwater ponds and wetlands, requiring skill-intensive manual harvesting. Our sourcing partner, a young farmer-entrepreneur from Purnia, has organized and uplifted 10,000+ small cultivators, transitioning them toward organic practices, hygienic popping, and fair pricing.

This collective effort has elevated makhana from a cottage crop to a traceable, premium food, while preserving livelihoods and traditional know-how rooted in Mithila - home to India’s GI-tagged makhana.

🌟 What Makes Our Makhana Exceptional

✔ 6-Soota+ Grade (≥19 mm): Large, uniform pearls for premium mouthfeel & visual appeal
✔ Organic & Hygienic: Clean ponds, controlled drying, hand-sorted batches
✔ Light yet Nourishing: Low fat, gluten-free, plant-based protein
✔ Naturally Alkaline: Gentle on digestion; suitable for fasting (vrat)
✔ Traceable & Lab-Checked: Batch transparency from pond to pack

📊 Nutritional Profile (per 100 g, indicative)

💡 Why this matters: High satiety with minimal fat, steady energy release, and minerals that support muscle function and bone health.

🍽️ Culinary Versatility

• Roasted Snack: Lightly roast in ghee or cold-pressed oil with jeera, black pepper, or chaat masala
• Vrat-Friendly Dishes: Makhana sabzi, vrat pulao, or roasted bowls
• Desserts: Classic makhana kheer with cardamom & nuts
• Curries & Gravies: Adds body & nutrition without heaviness
• Modern Uses: Trail mixes, salad toppers, smoothie bowls

🧠 Wellness & Cultural Relevance

Praised across households and increasingly by public voices:

• 🇮🇳 PM Narendra Modi has shared that makhana is a regular part of his diet
• 🌍 Entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath has called it “India’s next global superfood”

In Ayurveda and temple kitchens, makhana is valued for being sattvic, light, and balancing - suitable for all ages.

🌱 Sustainability & Community Promise

🐟 Pond-based cultivation with minimal ecological disruption
🤝 Fair, farmer-first sourcing model supporting thousands of families
🧺 Hygienic popping & hand-grading for consistent quality
🔬 Quality checks for safety & freshness
🚚 Fresh delivery across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad and Indirapuram

⚠️ Consumption Note

Naturally low in fat and easy to digest; portion control advised when roasted with ghee or oils.

🌸 Fun Facts

• Makhana is one of the very few foods in the world that is traditionally harvested, popped, and graded entirely by hand. Each pearl you eat has passed through 8-10 manual steps, a craft perfected in the ponds of Mithila over centuries.
• Despite being called a “nut,” makhana is actually an aquatic seed, which is why it is naturally low in fat, gluten-free, and alkaline - making it suitable for fasting, children, and the elderly alike.
• India produces over 90% of the world’s makhana, and what was once a regional fasting food is now being recognized globally as a plant-based superfood with one of the lowest fat contents among snack foods.