Makhana
Makhana
Makhana is pure and natural products, traditionally from the homeland of Mithila which are both high on taste and health. It acts as an antioxidant, very light and easy to digest.
Gorgon nut or Fox nut, an aquatic crop, commonly known as Makhana (Euryale ferox Salibs) of the Family Nymphaeaceae is a highly nutritious, fully organic non-cereal food, which is extensively grown in the stagnant water of wetlands, tanks, ponds lakes and ditches.
The Makhana plant is cultivated for its seeds in lowland ponds in India, China, and Japan. As per the National Research Centre for Makhana, Darbhanga (ICAR), the total area under makhana cultivation in India is estimated to be 15000 Ha. It yields 1,20,000 MT of makhana seeds, which after processing yields 40,000 MT of makhana pop.
In India around 80% of the total Makhana production comes from Bihar. Makhana is highly nutritious, fully organic non-cereal food superior to dry fruits such as almonds, walnut, coconut and cashew-nut in terms of sugar, protein, ascorbic acid and phenol content.
Why Us
- Makhana (Fox Nuts) is a well-known, Pure and Natural products.
- Regional and Bihar products.
- High demand in national and overseas
- High Nutrition and Minerals.
- Also use in Ayurveda medicine.
- Involve and create employment in ground level.
- Opportunity for expansion(Market/Business/Employment/Values)
- Unorganized and unprofessional sector
- Unskilled profession
- Fully manual process.
- No known brand in market, Opportunity to create a milestone.
Health benefit
Lotus seeds are low in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium. Therefore, they are good for the heart too. Lotus seeds are also extremely good sources of magnesium, potassium, manganese, protein, and phosphorus.
- Weight Loss
- Improved Heart Health
- Improved Bone Strength
- Anti-Ageing Properties
- Controls Blood Sugar Levels
- Detox Agents
- Better Digestive Health
- Improved Cognitive Function