Premium Quality Makhana Or Fox Nuts

Makhana (fox nut or lotus seed, Euryale ferox) is a water-grown crop, and Bihar produces roughly 85-90% of India's supply, mainly in the Mithila region (Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Katihar, Saharsa and Supaul districts).

What it is: The seeds of the prickly water lily, grown in shallow ponds and wetlands. Farmers harvest them by hand from the pond bed, then sun-dry, grade and pop them over heat into the white, puffy kernels we eat.
GI tag: Mithila Makhana received a Geographical Indication tag in 2022, which supports its premium positioning.

Nutrition: Low in fat, gluten-free, and a source of protein, fibre, calcium and magnesium. It is sold as a health snack, either roasted or flavoured.
Uses: Roasted snacks, kheer, curries, and as a fasting food during Hindu festivals and vrat.
Market: Demand has grown strongly in India and abroad, driven by the health-food trend. The government has also set up a Makhana Board to support the sector.

Since you export, it is a good fit for your line: it is lightweight, shelf-stable and in demand in the US, UK, UAE and Europe. If you want, I can outline export grades, packaging and the documents needed.