| Parameter |
Specification |
| Product Name |
Makhana (Fox Nuts) |
| Botanical Name |
Euryale ferox |
| Appearance |
Round to oval, puffed, white to off-white |
| Size |
Typically 0.5 – 1.5 cm in diameter |
| Texture |
Light, crispy, and crunchy |
| Moisture Content |
≤ 6% |
| Purity |
≥ 98% (cleaned, free from impurities) |
| Broken Grains |
≤ 2% |
| Foreign Matter |
≤ 0.5% (stones, dirt, plant material) |
| Color |
White to pale cream |
| Taste |
Bland to slightly nutty |
| Odor |
Neutral, free from any off or musty smell |
| Shelf Life |
6–9 months under proper storage conditions |
| Packaging |
Packed in food-grade, moisture-proof materials |
| Storage Conditions |
Cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture |
