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Makhana
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


