Fruits and Vegetables

Makhana

 Premium Phool Makhana (Popped Fox Nuts)

1. Product Identification & Tariff Classification
Product Name: Phool Makhana / Popped Fox Nuts / Lotus Seeds / Gorgon Nut (Euryale ferox)
Harmonized System (HS) Codes:
2008.19.21 — Popped / Roasted Makhana (Dedicated APEDA Export Classification)
1904.10.90 — General Prepared Foods obtained by swelling/roasting (Legacy / Global Secondary Classification)
2106.90.99 — Seasoned / Flavored Makhana Snacks
2008.19.22 — Makhana Powder / Starch / Flour
Country of Origin: India (Mithila Region, Bihar – GI Tagged Origin Available)
Processing Type: Sun-dried, traditional hand/machine popped, cleaned, and machine-sorted.
2. Grade Classifications & Physical Parameters
Our Makhana is sorted into standardized export grades based on kernel diameter (Suta rating) and bloom profile:
Grade NameSuta Diameter SizeKernel Diameter (mm)Kernel Bloom & Profile CharacteristicsTarget Market / Application

6+ Suta (Jumbo Bold)

> 6 Suta


≥19mm

19mm

Fully expanded, round, bright white, zero seed coat.

Ultra-premium retail packaging, luxury gift packs, North America & EU markets.

5 Suta (Super Premium)

5 - 5.9  Suta

15.5mm - 18.5mm

Uniformly popped, dense crunch, minimal blemishes.

Premium retail packaging, direct-to-consumer private label brands.

4 Suta (Standard Bulk)

4-4.9 Suta

12.5mm - 15mm

Medium kernel size, crispy, slight color variation acceptable.

Wholesale distribution, commercial food services, ingredients/curry bases.

3 Suta / Broken

< 4 suta

< 12mm

Small kernels, split pieces, or uneven expansion.

Industrial food processing, grinding into Makhana flour, starch extraction.

3. Technical & Quality Specifications
Quality ParameterExport Standard ThresholdTesting Method / Benchmark

Moisture Content


≤ 5%

Oven Dry Method (Locks crunch and prevents fungal growth)

Purity Level

≥ 99.5%

Visual & Machine Optical Sorting

Popping Expansion Rate

≥ 96%

Percent fully bloomed kernels

Hard Kernel / Unpopped Rate

≤0.5%

Mechanical separation

Admixture & Dust

≤ 0.1%

Mechanical air-sifting

Extraneous Matter

Nil

Gravity Separator / Metal Detector ($\text{Fe} < 1.0\text{mm}$, $\text{Non-Fe} < 1.2\text{mm}$)

Aflatoxin

< 4 ppb (EU Compliant)

HPLC Analysis

Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, As)

Compliant with Codex / USFDA standards

ICP-MS Analysis

4. Bulk Packaging & Logistics Specifications

Due to the low bulk density of popped fox nuts, volume management is critical for shipping efficiency.

Option A: Bulk Industrial Packaging (For Re-packers & Brands)

·         Inner Packaging: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) / Vacuum-sealed Aluminum foil liner bags with desiccant packs to maintain <5 moisture.

·         Outer Packaging: 5-ply / 7-ply Corrugated Master Cartons or Heavy-duty Woven Polypropylene (PP) bags with inner lining.

·         Standard Bulk Weight Units: 8kg, 10kg, and 12.5kg net weight per master box (Volume: Approx. 0.15 - 0.20 CBM per 10 kg box.

Option B: OEM / White Label Private Packaging

·         Retail Formats: Nitrogen-flushed Stand-up Pouches, Zip-lock Craft Paper Bags, or PET Jars.

·         Unit Sizes: 50g, 100g, 200g, 250g, and 500g

·         Branding: Full custom artwork printing (Rotogravure / Digital) with barcode, batch code, and nutritional labeling according to target country regulations (FDA, EFSA, FSSAI).

5. Shipping & Container Loadability (Volumetric Benchmark)

·         20ft Dry Container (20' FCL): Approx. 2.2 - 2.5 Metric Tons, (220–250 Master Cartons @ 10kg)

·         40ft High Cube Container (40' HC FCL): Approx. 5.2 - 6.0 Metric Tons, (520–600 Master Cartons @ 10kg)

·         Air Freight: Available for urgent, high-grade samples and premium smaller consignments (packed in 5kg or 10kg moisture-proof bags).

6. Commercial Trade Terms & Compliance

·         Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):

o    Bulk Master Cartons: 500kg (Air Freight / LCL) or 2,000kg(20' FCL)

o    Private Label / OEM: 5,000 retail pouches per SKU

·         Incoterms Supported: FOB (Mundra / Nhava Sheva, India), CFR, CIF, DDP (Select destinations)

·         Payment Terms:

o    30%Advance T/T, 70% against scanned original Bill of Lading (B/L)

o    100% Irrevocable Confirmed Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight

·         Shelf Life & Storage Conditions: 12–18 Months from production date. Store in dry, cool conditions (< 25°C, < 65°C RH).

·         Certifications Available:

o    FSSAI Export License

o    Phytosanitary Certificate

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