Foxnut(Makhana)
Discover the royal delight of Makhana, also known as Fox Nuts or Lotus Seeds a time-honored superfood loved for its rich nutrition and irresistible crunch. Handpicked from pristine ponds and naturally sun-dried, our Makhana is a guilt-free snack packed with protein, fiber, and essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and iron.
Light, crunchy, and deliciously wholesome, AVSM International’s Makhana is 100% natural, gluten-free, and roasted to perfection—making it the ideal choice for health-conscious snackers and gourmet chefs alike. Whether you enjoy it as a crunchy snack, add it to curries, or toss it in desserts, Makhana adds a touch of luxury to every bite.
Makhana is unique because it is:
- Low in fat and high in carbohydrates which makes it nutritionally distinct from other nuts.
- Highly rich in protein, carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc.
- Better than dry fruits like almonds, walnuts, coconut and cashews in terms of sugar, protein, ascorbic acid and phenol content.
- Significantly lower in the glycaemic index than most high carbohydrate foods like rice or bread.
- Known to contain kaempferol, a natural flavonoid also found in coffee (which prevents inflammation and ageing) and are high on phyto-nutrients (disease fighting nutrients) including alkaloids, gallic acid, saponins.
- 100 grams Makhana (fox nuts) contains 350 calories from which 308 calories come from carbohydrates and 39 calories from protein content. It has an insignificant amount of fats and no trans-fat. Moreover, it is high in potassium and provides a little amount of calcium.
Product Specifications
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Parameter Details Product Name Makhana (Fox Nuts / Lotus Seeds) Botanical Name Euryale ferox Grade Available Premium, Standard, Economy Size 12mm, 14mm, 16mm+ (Custom sizes available) Color Natural White / Light Cream Texture Crisp & Crunchy Moisture Content Max 5% Purity 99% Shelf Life 12 Months Processing Type Roasted / Raw / Puffed Packaging Options 200g, 500g, 1kg Pouches / 25kg Bulk Bags Storage Instructions Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight Usage Snacks, Sweets, Curries, Health Foods Origin India Certifications FSSAI, APEDA, USDA Organic, EU Organic (if applicable)