Direct from the wetlands of Mithila, Bihar. Standardized using the authentic Indian Suta (1 Suta = 3.175 mm) caliper system with <7.5% moisture stability, 100% optical sorting, and global export packaging.
Scale: 22mm
Super Jumbo • 75–85 pcs/100g
Scale: 20mm
Jumbo • 95–105 pcs/100g
Scale: 17mm
Royal • 120–135 pcs/100g
Scale: 14mm
Classic • 160–180 pcs/100g
Scale: 11mm
Pearl • 220–250 pcs/100g
Select a grade below to view its physical metrics, vernier caliper scale, count per 100g, and packaging suitability.
Top-tier export nut puffed to exceed 21 millimeters. Sourced from deep Mithila wetlands for luxury retail gifting and specialty confectionery.
Contrast any two grades to determine kernel size, density, count per 100g, and volume cost.
How Bihar's harvest becomes standardized export-grade Makhana through traditional roasting and modern optical machines.
Hard aquatic seeds are roasted at calibrated high heat and hand-popped on wooden anvils to expand into snow-white Phool Makhana.
High-speed cameras identify and discard discolored or bruised kernels to maintain uniform bright ivory color purity across every export batch.
Trommel sieves sort nuts cleanly into 7 Suta, 6+ Suta, 5 Suta, 4 Suta, and 3 Suta categories before final manual conveyor inspection.
Physical and chemical quality standards verified for container shipping.
| Grade | Suta | Diameter | Count / 100g | Moisture | Density | Yield | Best Commercial Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 Suta | 7 | > 21.0 mm | 75–85 | < 7.5% | 65–70 g/L | > 98% | Super luxury canisters & global retail |
| Grade 6+ Suta | 6+ | 19.0–26.0 mm | 95–105 | < 7.5% | 68–73 g/L | > 97% | Gourmet roasted snacks & luxury gifting |
| Grade 5 Suta | 5 | 15.9–19.0 mm | 120–135 | < 8.0% | 72–77 g/L | > 96% | High-volume flavored snack packs |
| Grade 4 Suta | 4 | 12.7–15.8 mm | 160–180 | < 8.0% | 76–82 g/L | > 95% | Everyday roasting & culinary cooking |
| Grade 3 Suta | 3 | 9.0–12.7 mm | 220–250 | < 8.5% | 80–87 g/L | > 93% | Makhana flour, milling & confectionery |
Makhana is ultra-lightweight and bulky. Select your packaging style to estimate FCL volume.