Makhana, Certification : FSSAI

Euryale ferox (also known as fox nut, foxnut, makhana, or gorgon plant) is the only species in the genus euryale.
Euryale ferox (also known as fox nut, foxnut, makhana, or gorgon plant) is the only species in the genus euryale. It is a flowering plant classified in the water lily family, nymphaeaceae, although it is occasionally regarded as a distinct family euryalaceae. Unlike other water lilies, the pollen grains of euryale have three nuclei.makhana (euryale ferox salisb, qian shi) is a specie of nymphaeaceae family. It is an aquatic produce harvested from the ditches, land depressions and ponds etc without any use of fertilizers and pesticides hence naturally it is called organic herbal food. euryale is an annual plant native to eastern asia, and is found from india to korea and japan, as well as parts of eastern russia. It grows in water, producing bright purple flowers. The leaves are large and round, often more than a meter (3 feet) across, with a leaf stalk attached in the center of the lower surface. The underside of the leaf is purplish, while the upper surface is green. The leaves have a quilted texture, although the stems, flowers, and leaves which float on the surface are covered in sharp prickles. Other leaves are submerged. For geographical and climatic reason bihar is the heaven for makhana production. Around 63% of the total makhana production comes from bihar swetlands. Makhana is superior to dry fruits such as almonds, walnut, coconut and cashewnut in term of sugar, protein, ascorbic acid and phenol content. It is even superior to many plant and animal based diets. It has enough herbal medicinal properties hence the american herbal product association has given makhana seed a class 1 rating. The same is mentioned as under protein 14.52%carbohydrates 76.90%fat 0.10% besides the above it has iron ,zinc, thiamine(vitaminb1) ,nicotinic acid,carotene,minerals etc.