MAKHANA FACTS
The little seed with a big story.
Makhana looks like a puff and crunches like a cracker. So where does it come from?
Euryale ferox
The botanical name of the plant makhana comes from, also called fox nut.
Shallow water
It is an aquatic crop, grown in ponds, lakes and wetlands.
Mithila, Bihar
Mithila Makhana received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2022.
Roasted
Puffy Singh roasts its makhana with olive oil. It is not fried.
Where it grows
Bihar produces most of India’s makhana. Estimates of the exact share vary between sources, so we do not quote a percentage. Districts such as Darbhanga and Madhubani are among those recognised for Mithila Makhana.
How it becomes a snack
The harvested seeds are dried and graded, then heated until they pop into the white puffs you know.
MYTH OR FACT?
Is makhana the same as popcorn?
No. It comes from a different plant and is a different seed.
Is Puffy Singh fried?
No. It is roasted with olive oil.
Is it gluten-free?
That depends on the flavour. Cheese & Herb contains wheat flour and Podi Punch declares gluten. Check each product page.
For ingredients, allergens and nutrition per 100g, see each product page.