MakhanaBihar, India
PHOOLZA Makhana
PHOOLZA Premium Makhana: plain roasted, 5 Suta, from Bihar. For wholesale, bulk and export, our supplier range spans eight grades.
What is makhana?
A seed that pops.
Makhana, also sold as fox nuts, is the seed of the prickly water lily, Euryale ferox, which grows in ponds and wetlands. Roasted and popped, the hard black seed becomes the light, crisp, ivory piece you see here.
- Texture
- Light and crisp, with an airy interior.
- Colour
- Ivory, with small brown flecks from the seed's outer coat.
- Graded by
- Size, in suta. A higher suta number means larger pieces.
From source to grade
From pond to puff.
The traditional makhana journey, in outline. It is general background, not a description of a specific PHOOLZA supplier. The full story
Harvest
Seeds are gathered by hand from the pond bed.
Clean and dry
Washed of mud, then dried in the sun.
Roast and rest
Sorted by size, roasted, rested for two to three days and roasted again.
Pop
Struck while hot, the shell breaks and the kernel pops.
Grade
Makhana is traded by size grade, called suta.
See how makhana becomes a product.
01 · Seed
The raw seed
A hard, black seed, gathered from the pond bed, washed and sun-dried.
02 · Processing
Roast, rest, roast
Sorted by size, roasted, rested for two to three days, then roasted again.
03 · Popped
The pop
Struck while hot, the shell breaks and the kernel pops into light, crisp makhana.
04 · Graded
Graded by size
Makhana is traded by size grade, called suta in the trade: 4, 5 and 6 Suta in our range.
05 · PHOOLZA supply
To buyers
PHOOLZA supplies selected grades to wholesale, bulk and export buyers, from its base in Visakhapatnam.
Illustration of the traditional process in outline; not a depiction of a specific production line.
The makhana range
Our makhana portfolio.
Eight grades across three size families, selected according to each buyer's requirement. Wholesale and product enquiries are welcome for any grade.
4 Suta
- 4 Suta NHP
- 4 Suta HP
- 4 Suta Plus NHP
5 Suta
- 5 Suta NHP
- 5 Suta HP
- 5 Suta Plus NHP
6 Suta
- 6 Suta Plus NHP
- 6 Suta Plus HP
Grade families
Different grades for different requirements.
Grade matters. Choose 4, 5 or 6 to see each family. Details for each grade are available on request.
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4 Suta
4 Suta NHP
Details available on request
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4 Suta
4 Suta HP
Details available on request
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4 Suta
4 Suta Plus NHP
Details available on request
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5 Suta
5 Suta NHP
Details available on request
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5 Suta
5 Suta HP
Details available on request
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5 Suta
5 Suta Plus NHP
Details available on request
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6 Suta
6 Suta Plus NHP
Details available on request
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6 Suta
6 Suta Plus HP
Details available on request
Grade terminology and specifications are subject to final product and supplier documentation.
Availability and specifications are subject to confirmation for each order.
Quality & selection
The PHOOLZA Standard
Four principles we are building every grade around. How each lot is checked against them will be published once the process is in place.
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Selected
A grade should be judged on size and appearance before it carries our name.
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Consistent
A grade should look the same from one lot to the next.
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Simple
Makhana presented plainly, with nothing to hide behind.
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Transparent
Clear product and sourcing information, with open items marked as open.
Grade comparison
See the difference.
Grade matters. So does consistency.
Product details
What we can tell you, and what we are still confirming.
Each detail carries one of three labels.
- Confirmed
- True of PHOOLZA makhana today.
- Being finalised
- A decision we are still making.
- Being confirmed
- Waiting on testing, a supplier or a regulator.
Product
ConfirmedMakhana, the popped seed of the prickly water lily (Euryale ferox).
Origin
ConfirmedBihar, India. About Bihar makhana.
Our makhana portfolio
Confirmed8 grades across 4 Suta, 5 Suta and 6 Suta. See the range.
Grade specifications
Being confirmedDetailed specifications for each grade will follow final supplier documentation. Ask about a grade and we will share what is available.
Sourcing districts
Being confirmedThe specific districts in Bihar will be named once supply arrangements are confirmed.
PHOOLZA Premium Makhana
Current focusPlain roasted, 5 Suta. Pack sizes are being finalised.
Shelf life and storage
Being confirmedShelf life will be published after testing. Makhana absorbs moisture once opened, so keep it sealed in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition information
Being confirmedPublished after laboratory testing. We will not quote general figures in the meantime.
FSSAI licence
Being confirmedThe licence number will appear here and on the pack once issued.
Availability and specifications are subject to confirmation for each order.
Find your makhana
Three questions. One enquiry.
Choose your purpose, a size family and a grade, or skip the grade. Your choices carry into the form and the WhatsApp message.
Questions
Makhana, fox nuts, phool makhana.
Short answers to what buyers ask most.
What is makhana?
Makhana, also called fox nut or phool makhana, is the popped seed of the prickly water lily, Euryale ferox. It is grown mainly in the ponds and wetlands of Bihar.
What do 4, 5 and 6 Suta mean?
Suta is the term Bihar's makhana trade uses for size grades. A higher number indicates a larger size. PHOOLZA's current supplier range includes eight grades across 4, 5 and 6 Suta.
What do HP and NHP mean?
They are supplier grade terms. We will publish their meaning once final product and supplier documentation is in place; ask us about a specific grade in the meantime.
Is PHOOLZA makhana flavoured?
Not today. Our focus is plain roasted makhana. Flavoured makhana is planned for the future.
Can I buy wholesale or in bulk?
Yes. Send a wholesale or bulk enquiry with your city, grade and estimated quantity, and we will reply with the specifications and commercial details. There are no fixed minimum quantities published.
Do you export?
PHOOLZA is not yet shipping overseas, but export enquiries are welcome and help us plan our international expansion.
Where is PHOOLZA based?
Our makhana comes from Bihar. PHOOLZA's business and operating base is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Wholesale
Buying for resale or distribution?
Tell us the grade, volume and location you need. We reply with specifications, availability and terms.
Export
Sourcing from India?
International markets are PHOOLZA's next horizon. We are not yet shipping overseas, but importers and distributors are welcome to enquire now.