Roasted vs Raw Makhana: Which One Should You Buy in Bulk?
Raw (phool) makhana is the plain popped kernel that brands roast, flavour or grind themselves. Roasted makhana is a ready-to-eat snack. Here is which one suits your business.
Raw makhana, also called phool makhana, is the plain popped fox nut kernel. Roasted makhana is the same kernel roasted and usually seasoned, ready to eat. Buy raw if you roast, flavour, grind or cook it yourself. Buy roasted if you want a finished snack for retail or private label.
What is raw (phool) makhana?
Phool makhana is the popped, unseasoned kernel after cleaning and grading. It is sold by grade, from 3 Murra to 6 Sutta+, and packed in 10 to 25 kg PP bags for bulk buyers. It is the base ingredient for roasted snacks, kheer, powder and many packaged products. Its customs classification is HSN 20081921.
What is roasted makhana?
Roasted makhana is phool makhana that has been roasted and, in most cases, flavoured. Our roasted range comes in Peri Peri, Salt & Pepper and Lemon & Mint flavours in 50 g packs, roasted in olive oil rather than fried. Its customs classification is HSN 20081929.
Roasted vs raw makhana at a glance
| Raw (phool) makhana | Roasted makhana | |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Plain popped kernel | Roasted, usually flavoured |
| Typical buyer | Roasters, snack brands, kheer and powder makers, wholesalers | Retailers, distributors, private label brands |
| Sold by | Grade and kilogram (bulk bags) | Pack size (for example 50 g) |
| HSN code | 20081921 | 20081929 |
| You control | Roast level, flavour, packaging | Little; ready to sell |
Which should you buy?
Buy raw makhana if
- you already have roasting and packing facilities,
- you want your own flavours and recipe,
- you make powder, kheer premix or other products from makhana.
Buy roasted makhana if
- you want a ready-to-sell snack without setting up a roasting line,
- you sell through retail or distribution and need finished packs,
- you want a private label snack under your own brand.
Brands that want custom flavours and packs can use our private label service.
Frequently asked questions
Which grade is best for roasting?
Bold, uniform grades such as 5 Sutta+ and 6 Sutta+ roast evenly and look premium. See the grade chart for sizes.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Domestic orders start from 100 kg. Export air trial orders start from 8 kg.
Can raw makhana be supplied with reduced moisture?
Standard moisture is 8 to 11%. Reduced moisture down to 5% is available on request, and the price may increase because of weight loss.
Browse phool makhana and roasted and flavoured makhana, or request a bulk quote.
Looking for a reliable makhana supplier?
National Makhana Udyog is a makhana manufacturer from Katihar, Bihar with a 12,000+ sq ft facility. We hold FSSAI, GST, MSME ZED Silver and IEC, and export through our group company Moso International Pvt Ltd. We supply bulk phool makhana, roasted & flavoured makhana, export-quality fox nuts and private label makhana across India and to importers worldwide.
