FOX NUTE - MAKHANA

Common Name: Hand Pick Makhana
English Name: Premium Whole Fox Nut
Size: 6+ (commonly a mix of size 5 and 6)
Grade: Superior Quality – Grade A

Specifications:

• Moisture Content: ≤ 12%

• Broken Kernels: ≤ 2%

• Foreign Matter / Dust: ≤ 0.5%

• Fungus / Mold (Aflatoxin): Absent (100% fungus-free)

• Weevilled Kernels: ≤ 1%

• Popping Ratio: ≥ 95%

• Color: White, uniform, clean

• Texture: Firm, smooth surface, premium appearance

• Size Distribution: Mostly size 5–6, handpicked for uniformity

Usage:

• Direct human consumption (snacks, roasted & salted, flavored makhana)

• Export quality premium product

• Ideal for retail packaging, gourmet stores, and health-conscious consumers

Common Name: Standard Makhana
English Name: Standard Whole Fox Nut
Size: Mix of size 4–5, some size 6
Grade: Good Quality – Grade B

Specifications:

• Moisture Content: ≤ 13%

• Broken Kernels: ≤ 5%

• Foreign Matter / Dust: ≤ 1%

• Fungus / Mold (Aflatoxin): ≤ 0.1% (within safe consumption limits)

• Weevilled Kernels: ≤ 2%

• Popping Ratio: ≥ 85%

• Color: Mostly white, minor variations allowed

• Texture: Firm, slight surface irregularities

• Size Distribution: Mix of sizes 4–5, some 6, handpicked where possible

Usage:

• Suitable for human consumption, including roasted/flavored makhana

• Mid-tier retail packaging and bulk sales

• Preferred for domestic markets or medium-grade exports

Common Name:  Mixed  Makhana
English Name: Standard / Mixed Broken Fox Nut
Size: Mix of size 3–4, some smaller pieces
Grade: Standard Quality – Grade C.

Specifications:

• Moisture Content: ≤ 14%

• Broken Kernels: 10%–25%

• Foreign Matter / Dust: ≤ 2%

• Fungus / Mold (Aflatoxin): ≤ 0.5% (safe for feed use, not ideal for premium human consumption)

• Weevilled Kernels: ≤ 4%

• Popping Ratio: ≥ 70%

• Color: Slightly off-white to cream, some variation allowed

• Texture: Some surface imperfections, less uniform

• Size Distribution: Mostly size 3–4, mixed small pieces

Usage:

• Suitable for human consumption, including roasted/flavored makhana

• Industrial use (processing, snacks with smaller pieces)

• Low-cost domestic consumption

This category includes roasted/popped fox nuts that are either plain or flavored with spices, salt, or sweet coatings. For snack production, Grade 2 and Grade 4 kernels are primarily used:

• Grade 2: Larger kernels with high popping ratio (premium snack quality)
  
  

• Grade 4: Slightly smaller or mixed kernels, still suitable for roasted/flavored products
  
  

These kernels are cleaned, hygienically processed, and retain high nutritional value, providing a crisp, crunchy, and tasty snack.