Type: Dried, organic snack

• Nutritional Benefits: High in protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Low in calories and fat, making it a popular health snack.

• Shelf Life: Approximately 9 months when stored in a cool and dry placeProcessing and Quality:

• Makhana is processed through several stages including grading, drying, roasting, and popping. Key machinery involved includes:

• Grading Machine: Sorts seeds into sizes (3-15 mm).

• Seed Dryer: Reduces moisture content from 35-40% to 28-30%.

• Roasting Machine: Gelatinizes starch and denatures protein for quality popping.

• Popping Machine: Achieves over 90% popping efficiency while maintaining the shape of the nuts

Product Forms:

• Available as whole seeds or popped snacks.

• Can be flavored (e.g., salted, spiced) or used as flour for various culinary applications