Fox Nuts

Fox-nuts also known as lotus seeds, Makhana, Gorgon nut with the botanical name Euryale ferox Salisb, this is an aquatic crop, belonging to the family of Nympheaceae. This commercially grown and used plant is commonly found and naturally grows in stagnant water bodies including ponds, certain land depressions, oxbow lakes. It is a plant that naturally grows and flourishes in tropical and subtropical climatic conditions. Makhana plant or Euryale ferox Salisb is a native of South-East Asia and China, but is now distributed and exported to different parts of the world.

Lotus seeds or makhana are low in cholesterol, saturated fats and sodium. Hence, they are healthy for the heart too. These nutritious seeds are also a very good source of magnesium, potassium, manganese, protein, and phosphorus. Their extremely high nutrient content makes them an extremely healthy snacking option. With ever growing awareness on the importance of holistic health, the entire world is now moving to eating more of proteins and less of carbohydrates. Nuts and seeds are a very important source of plantbased proteins. In different countries, the average intake of total protein foods is on the rise, and also the intake of the healthy nuts and seeds is increasing. Health department driven by state government are recommending nuts as an important source of proteins and also ensuring well being.

Calories : 347 cal

Protein : 9.7 g

Fats : 0.1 g

Carbohydrates : 76.9 g

Fiber : 14.5 g

WAYS FOX-NUTS CAN BE CONSUMED
Fox nuts or Fox-nuts are loved by people of all age groups and in various countries. The primary reason of high consumption being that not only are these seeds good for health, but also nutritious. To top it, these nuts can be consumed in various ways:

As a breakfast cereal with milk
As a noon time, evening time or mid night snack (roasted, fried, baked,plain)
As main course curries
As form of bread (chapati, paratha, etc.)
As a sweet dish or dessert