Makhan or Phool Makhana is also known as Fox nuts, Euryale ferox, Gorgon nuts & Lotus seeds. These seeds are often used in quite a few Indian sweets and savouries like kheer, raita or makhana curry, and also used for centuries as a snack food, eaten as an evening tea-time snack.

Phool Makhana is exclusively cultivated in Bihar state of India. The Phool Makhana is awarded as GI (Geographical Indication) tag by the Government of India recently and the GI Application number was 696.

Raw Phool Makhana can be had roasted with a sprinkling of spices and condiments to provide a tasty treat. The roasted makhanas made an amazing snack; they were light, crunchy, yummy & healthy. Indian cuisine makes ample use of Raw Phool Makhana . Many people in different regions across the country use these seeds as an offering to the Gods, especially during Navratri.  Fox nuts help to strengthen the spleen and kidneys. Such is their beneficial properties that the Chinese use as medicine. Almonds, walnuts, cashews and other dry fruits pale in comparison to fox nuts when it comes to nutritional value.

Nutrition profile :-

Superfood Makhana is rich in proteins and fibre and low in fat. Makhanas are low in cholesterol, sodium and saturated fats and are good for your heart. They are a good source of magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorous and protein. This high nutrition value of makhanas makes them a perfect and healthy snack. Being low in calories, makhanas promote weight loss, while their high calcium content makes them good for bones. These are also good in controlling blood pressure, detoxification of the body and improve digestive health.

Not just this, here are top 7 health benefits of makhanas, take a look at these benefits.

Improves heart health – The low amount of sodium and high amount of potassium in makhanas help decrease the blood pressure in hypertension patients. The low sodium helps in keeping the blood pressure in check. The magnesium in makhanas helps improve the quality of blood and oxygen in the body. Low magnesium levels in the body increase the risk of heart disease.

Strengthen your bones – We all know calcium plays a big role in keeping our bones strong and healthy. Makhanas have a decent amount of calcium, which makes them perfect for strengthening your bones.

Promotes weight loss – The first thing we are advised to do when we plan to lose weight is to increase our protein intake. Makhanas are rich in protein, which keeps one full for longer. This in turn stops one from overeating later. In addition to this, makhanas are low in calories, which makes them a perfect weight-loss snack. The least amount of saturated fats in makhanas make them even healthier.

Helps in controlling blood sugar levels – Makhanas are rich in protein and carbohydrate and are in low glycemic index making them good for people with high blood sugar. The glycemic index of makhanas is lower than that of several staple foods. The high magnesium and low sodium content in makhanas make them the right food to fight obesity and diabetes.

Good for digestion – The high fibre content in makhanas helps improve one’s digestive health. Including them in your daily diet can help improve the bowel movement. In fact, regular consumption can help improve digestion and keep constipation at bay.

Anti-ageing – Makhanas make for great anti-ageing food because they have an abundance of antioxidants. A handful of makhanas every day can keep you looking younger and make your skin glow. The catch is they should not be consumed as a fried snack. The presence of antioxidants in makhanas makes them even better for digestive health. They also help in the prevention of excessive and frequent urination.

Improve cognitive function – Makhanas have high thiamine content. Thus their consumption helps in sustaining the cognitive function of the nerves. Eating makhanas help in the generation of acetylcholine and thus contributes to the process of neurotransmission.

                KOKU Enterprise exports two Premium Grades of Raw Phool Makhana which is Premium 6+ Grade & 4+ Grade. Both of these Grades basically depends on the the sorting of the naturally grown Raw Phool Makhana after frying it. The process involves different sizes of fried makhanas to pass through different sieving devices known as jharna, rectangular iron plates.

We export only fresh 100% natural premium quality Raw Phool Makhana, which could be roasted and enjoyed as a savory & spicy snack or added to curries, side dishes, or desserts and i am sure, it will delight you.

You can order either of Premium 6+ Grade  or Premium 4+ Grade of  Raw Phool Makhana from us at a reasonable price by checking specification below. This is available in several packaging options as per the need of our customers.