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Makhana Grades & Technical Specifications

Classified under strict millimeter sizing, count per kilogram, and color uniformities tailored for international import standards. Each batch undergoes automated 4-tier screening and optical sorter inspection.

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Grade #1 18+ mm

Export Select (6+ Suta)

The absolute gold standard in foxnuts. Handpicked jumbo sized popped water lily seeds with zero yellow spots or shell residues.

Count / Kg: 600 - 700 Count/Kg
Color Standard: Bright White, Uniform
Kernel Texture: Ultra Crisp & Super Pop
Grade #2 15 - 18 mm

Retail Grade (5+ Suta)

High quality medium-large foxnuts suitable for direct consumer retail packaging and supermarket store brands.

Count / Kg: 700 - 850 Count/Kg
Color Standard: White with Minor Natural Variation
Kernel Texture: Crunchy & Even Pop
Grade #3 12 - 15 mm

Processing Grade (4 Suta)

Ideal size for machine seasoning, spice coating, and oil/butter roasting. Absorbs flavors consistently.

Count / Kg: 850 - 1100 Count/Kg
Color Standard: Creamish White
Kernel Texture: Solid Crunch
Grade #4 < 12 mm / Mixed

Industrial / Powder Grade

Small popped nuts and clean broken kernels ideal for grinding into makhana flour, protein blends, and food formulations.

Count / Kg: 1100+ Count/Kg / Broken
Color Standard: Mixed Off-white
Kernel Texture: Fine Grindable / Flakes

Grade Technical Comparison Matrix

Strict Quality Parameters Across All Export Shipments

Moisture < 10% Guaranteed
Grade Category Diameter Size Count Per Kg Color Standard Primary Application
Export Select (6+ Suta) 18+ mm 600 - 700 Count/Kg Bright White, Uniform Premium Retail Chains, Gourmet Brands, US/EU/Gulf Export
Retail Grade (5+ Suta) 15 - 18 mm 700 - 850 Count/Kg White with Minor Natural Variation Supermarket Private Label, Standard Retail Pouches
Processing Grade (4 Suta) 12 - 15 mm 850 - 1100 Count/Kg Creamish White Flavored Makhana Manufacturers, Seasoned Snack Packs
Industrial / Powder Grade < 12 mm / Mixed 1100+ Count/Kg / Broken Mixed Off-white Nutraceuticals, Health Mixes, Baby Food, Bakery Ingredients
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Raw Unflavored Makhana (Bulk)

Raw Premium Jumbo Makhana (Bulk Export)

Sun-dried and machine-graded raw Indian foxnuts in moisture-proof vacuum bulk bags for global food distributors.

MOQ: 500 Kg
Shelf Life: 12 Months
Moisture Limit: 8 - 10% Max
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Slow Roasted Makhana

Himalayan Pink Salt Roasted Makhana

Light, crunchy, low-calorie roasted foxnuts seasoned with authentic mineral-rich Himalayan pink salt.

MOQ: 300 Kg
Shelf Life: 9 Months
Moisture Limit: < 5%
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Flavored Gourmet Makhana

Fiery Peri Peri Flavored Makhana

Zesty spicy roasted foxnut snacks coated with natural peri peri spice blend for modern snack enthusiasts.

MOQ: 300 Kg
Shelf Life: 9 Months
Moisture Limit: < 5%
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Organic Certified Makhana

USDA & EU Certified Organic Raw Makhana

Certified organic lotus seeds processed in designated organic certified clean rooms without synthetic additives.

MOQ: 500 Kg
Shelf Life: 12 Months
Moisture Limit: 8 - 10%
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Quality Control Protocol

5-Step Manufacturing Process

From Bihar wetland harvest to vacuum packaging for international container shipments.

1

Pond Sourcing

Direct harvest from pesticide-free wetland lotus ponds in Mithila, Bihar.

2

Cleaning & Drying

Multi-stage water washing and sun drying of raw black nuts.

3

Thermal Roasting

High-temperature roasting and popping to expand kernel.

4

Sifting & Grading

Sorting into 18+mm, 15-18mm, 12-15mm and defect inspection.

5

Vacuum Packing

Nitrogen-flushed polybags & heavy cartons for global sea freight.

Turnkey OEM Solutions

Launch Your Own Makhana Snack Brand

Partner with Makhana Udyog to create custom-branded snack packs for your supermarket chain or snack brand. We manage custom seasoning, nitrogen-flushed pouch packaging, label printing, and export documentation under your brand name.

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Custom Pouch Design: Standup ziplock pouches, PET jars, metal canisters, and display cartons.

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Flavor R&D Lab: Peri Peri, Cream & Onion, Truffle Oil, Barbecue, Himalayan Pink Salt, and custom formulations.

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Low OEM MOQ: Start your brand with as low as 300 Kg equivalent finished goods.

OEM Brand Onboarding Timeline

W1
Grade & Flavor Selection

Sample testing & flavor profiling approval

W2
Artwork & Pouch Printing

Nutrition label & barcode setup

W3
Batch Roasting & Packing

Nitrogen flush & COA lab analysis

W4
Customs Clearance & Container Loading

FOB/CIF dispatch to destination port

Worldwide Shipping

Global Export Destination & Logistics

We support flexible trade terms: FOB (Mundra / Nhava Sheva), CIF, and EXW with full phytosanitary clearance.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States North America
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates Middle East
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom Europe
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany Europe
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada North America
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia Oceania
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia Middle East
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan Asia Pacific
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore Asia Pacific
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands Europe
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India Domestic
Client Reviews

Trusted by Global Importers

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"Makhana Udyog has supplied our US distribution network with 18+ mm Export Select makhana for 2 years. Their moisture levels and sizing consistency are unmatched in the industry."

Michael Sterling VP of Food Procurement, Apex Global Trading LLC United States
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"Their private label turnkey service made launching our gourmet roasted makhana line in Dubai seamless. Packaging quality, Halal compliance, and timely container shipments exceeded expectations."

Tariq Al-Mansoori Import Director, Al-Baraka General Trading United Arab Emirates
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"Direct Bihar sourcing makes a huge difference in crispness. The COA and lab test certificates were accepted without delay by German customs authorities."

Elena Rostova Category Manager - Healthy Foods, EuroSnack Importers GmbH Germany
Helpful Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Our standard MOQ for raw bulk makhana export is 500 Kg (approx 50 master cartons). For roasted/flavored private label finished pouches, our MOQ starts at 300 Kg equivalent.
We offer flexible shipping terms including FOB (Nhava Sheva / Mundra / Kolkata port), CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight to your destination port), and EXW (Ex-Works Factory Bihar/Delhi).
We utilize a 4-tier mechanical screen sifter coupled with optical sorters and hand-grading inspection tables to eliminate unpopped hard seeds, dark coats, and undersized pieces.
Yes! We offer 100% turnkey OEM private labeling. We handle pouch printing, nitrogen flushing, barcoding, nutritional labeling, and outer carton branding according to your specifications.
Absoltely. We ship sample packs containing all 4 grades (Export Select, Retail Grade, Processing Grade, Industrial) via DHL/FedEx worldwide within 3-5 business days.
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