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Speciality & Superfoods · HS 1212.99
Makhana (Fox Nuts)
Popped lotus seeds, machine-graded by diameter and sortex cleaned. Supplied loose in bulk cartons or in retail-ready packs for snack and health-food brands.
- Origin
- Bihar, India
- Grade
- Sortex-cleaned, popped; sizes 4 sutta to 6 sutta on request
- MOQ
- 1 MT
- Lead time
- 10–15 days
- Packing
- 5 / 10 kg food-grade laminated bags in export cartons
- Season
- Available year round, main harvest August – October
Compliance
- FSSAI
- APEDA
- Phytosanitary
Specification sheet
| Grade sizes | 4 / 5 / 6 sutta |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 8% |
| Foreign matter | Max 0.5% |
| Colour | White to off-white |
| Shelf life | 12 months in sealed packing |
Trade terms, inspection and documents
Quoted on EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, DAP, DDP against your nominated port. Minimum order 1 MT; lead time 10–15 days from confirmed order. Payment instrument (advance, letter of credit or agreed terms) is recorded in the sales contract before production.
You may nominate your own inspection agency, or a third party such as SGS or Bureau Veritas, at the packhouse before stuffing. Inspection is at the buyer's account unless agreed otherwise, and the approved sample becomes the quality reference.
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and the certificates applicable to this product (FSSAI, APEDA, Phytosanitary). Additional destination documents are confirmed per shipment.
International market fit
Global demand
Demand comes from healthy-snack manufacturers and retail brands in the United States, United Kingdom, UAE and Australia, where roasted and flavoured makhana is sold as a low-fat snack.
Final availability, destination compliance, pricing and shipment schedule are confirmed against each buyer enquiry.
Makhana (Fox Nuts) — buyer questions
- What sizes can you supply?
- Standard graded sizes are 4, 5 and 6 sutta. Mixed grades are available where a buyer prefers a blended lot.
- Can you supply retail packs?
- Yes — pack size, film specification and artwork are agreed before production. Private-label packing is quoted per order.
