Makhana (fox nut)
Raw, popped, roasted and flavoured makhana in retail and bulk packs.
About makhana (fox nut)
Makhana is the popped seed of the fox nut plant, grown mainly in Bihar's Katihar, Darbhanga, Madhubani and Purnia districts. It is sold raw, popped, roasted and flavoured, and as flour.
Exports have grown strongly, with the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates among the largest buyers.
How supply works
We act as the agent of FSSAI-licensed Indian producers. The licensed producer supplies the goods, issues the invoice and exports directly; we handle the enquiry from first contact to order.
Types
- Raw sun-dried fox nut
- Popped makhana
- Roasted makhana
- Flavoured makhana
- Makhana flour
Materials
- Fox nut (Euryale ferox) seed
Standards
- Producers licensed by FSSAI, the Indian food safety authority
- Laboratory testing against the destination's limits for pesticide residues and aflatoxin
- Labelling to the destination's rules
Options
- Retail packs or bulk
- Private-label packing where the producer offers it
- Flavours from the producer's range
Packaging
- Retail pouches of 50 g and 250 g
- Bulk bags of 5 kg and 10 kg
- Export carton
Documents
- Commercial invoice from the producer
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Producer's certificate of analysis
- Laboratory test report for pesticide residues, aflatoxin and moisture
- Producer's FSSAI licence number, shown on the label
Specification
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Raw size grading | Graded by size, for example 17 mm to 20 mm and above |
| Pack sizes | 50 g, 250 g, 5 kg, 10 kg |
| HS code | 2008 19 |
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