Fox nuts (Euryale ferox), also known internationally as Gorgon nuts or Makhana, are a unique, premium aquatic plant seed that has quickly become a highly sought-after superfood commodity in global export markets. Cultivated in pristine, nutrient-rich freshwater pools, the collection and processing of fox nuts requires extensive specialized craftsmanship. Aba Impex sources its fox nuts from top-tier aquatic farming collectives that harvest the seeds from the pond floor. These seeds are meticulously washed, sun-dried, and expertly roasted over graded fires, where they are cracked open by hand or advanced machinery to pop into clean, white kernels. Our modern sorting facilities grade the popped fox nuts by diameter millimeters to ensure uniform size, a light, crisp texture, and complete freedom from hard unpopped shells or seed-coat residues. This careful quality control ensures that our fox nuts maintain their premium crunch and pure appearance, making them ideal for health-snack manufacturers and gourmet international buyers.

Types

• • Premium 5-Star Jumbo Fox Nuts (Diameter size: 5돈+ / 18 mm+ large format)
  • Grade-A Normal Fox Nuts (Diameter size: 4돈+ / 14 mm-16 mm format)
  • Roasted & Flavored Fox Nuts (Industrial pre-seasoned snack formats)

Specification

Parameter	Standard Specification
Origin	India (primarily the clean wetlands of Bihar)
Moisture Content	< 5.0% maximum (essential to preserve a crisp texture)
Color Profile	Pure snowy white with minimal natural reddish-brown seed-coat spotting
Hard Kernels	< 0.5% maximum (strict mechanical sorting to prevent tooth chips)
Chemical Residues	100% Organic cultivation; free from bleaching agents or chemicals
Bulk Density	Very low weight but high volume (requires large-format shipping bags)
Packaging Layout	8 kg to 10 kg multi-layer PP/Gunny Bags with interior moisture barriers

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 100g)

Nutrient	Value per 100g
Calories	350 kcal
Total Fat	0.1 g (Virtually fat-free)
Sodium	21 mg
Total Carbohydrates	77.0 g
Dietary Fiber	7.6 g
Sugars	0.0 g (Zero glycemic sugar loads)
Protein	9.7 g
Calcium	60 mg
Potassium	500 mg

Benefits And Uses

• • Health Benefits: An exceptional, low-calorie, gluten-free snack option that is virtually fat-free and contains zero sugar. It features a low glycemic index and provides steady protein, calcium, and heart-healthy potassium.
  • Commercial & Culinary Uses: Extensively sourced by modern healthy-snack brands to create roasted, puffed snack lines flavored with global profiles like sea salt, white cheddar, or chili. Popularly used in traditional Asian dessert puddings, curries, and health mixes.