Product 07
Fox Nut (Makhana)
Popped Mithila makhana graded on the traditional suta scale for size, purity and breakage.
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Overview
Popped Euryale ferox is sourced from the Mithila wetlands of north Bihar, the heart of the world's makhana supply and home of the Mithila Makhana GI.
Traditional suta grading is supported with export parameters for moisture, water activity, purity, breakage, contaminants and microbiology.
Product Characteristics
Suta graded
7+ Suta premium through commercial and industrial sizes.
Mithila origin
Sourced from Bihar's established wetland production belt.
Purity focused
Export lots target uniform colour, controlled breakage and nil visible foreign matter.
Crush protected
Cartons and nitrogen-flushed packs protect the delicate popped structure.
Export Catalogue
Grades & Specifications
Values shown are catalogue references. Final specifications, treatment and destination requirements are confirmed for each contract.
Suta grading scale
| Grade | Trade name | Pop diameter | Typical breakage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7+ Suta | Jumbo Premium / Handpicked Superior | >18 mm to ~22 mm | <10% |
| 6 Suta | Standard Export | 16–18 mm | <12% |
| 5 Suta | Snacking / Industrial | 14–16 mm | Grade-dependent |
| 4 Suta | Commercial | 12–15 mm | Grade-dependent |
| 3 Suta & below | Thurri / Bits | <12 mm | For flour and processing |
Export quality parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5% export grade; ≤6% premium wholesale |
| Water activity | ≤0.5 target |
| Purity / whiteness | ≥95%, grade-dependent |
| Breakage | ≤10% for 7+ Suta; ≤12% for 6 Suta |
| Foreign matter | Nil visible |
| Colour | Snow-white to off-white, uniform |
Sourcing Approach
Direct sourcing regions include Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Katihar, Saharsa, Supaul and other north Bihar production districts.
Quality Focus
Lots are graded for pop diameter, moisture, water activity, whiteness, purity and breakage, with destination testing for heavy metals, mycotoxins and residues.
Packaging & Supply
5/10 kg lined double-wall cartons; 1/5/10 kg vacuum or nitrogen-flushed pouches; 20–500 g retail packs; and 100–500 g jars or tubs. FIBCs are not recommended.
Origin
India — principally the Mithila and north Bihar production belt, with GI-authorised supply available by contract.
Seasonality
Main seed harvest begins around August and can continue into November; peak new-crop availability runs from late autumn through early spring.
Sustainability
A low-input aquatic crop integrated with wetlands and often fish culture. Producer-group sourcing, mechanised processing improvements and by-product use are prioritised.
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