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Makhana — fox nuts, phool makhana, lotus seeds — are hand-harvested from water lily ponds, then popped with heat. MKOJI air-roasts them in small batches and seasons them with real spices instead of palm oil, powders and colours. The result is a snack with the crunch of a chip and the nutrition of a seed: high in calcium and plant protein, free of cholesterol and gluten, and light enough to eat every single day.
Taste the difference
The MKOJI difference
Makhana — fox nuts, phool makhana, lotus seeds — are hand-harvested from water lily ponds, then popped with heat. MKOJI air-roasts them in small batches and seasons them with real spices instead of palm oil, powders and colours. The result is a snack with the crunch of a chip and the nutrition of a seed: high in calcium and plant protein, free of cholesterol and gluten, and light enough to eat every single day.
100g of makhana carries roughly 350mg of calcium — more than most nuts — which supports bone strength and is why makhana is an old favourite during Indian fasts.
About 6–8g of plant protein per 100g keeps you full between meals, so a jar on your desk replaces the 4 PM biscuit habit.
Air-roasted rather than deep-fried and finished without palm oil, so there is no cholesterol and far less fat than chips or namkeen.
A low glycaemic index and light, airy texture make makhana gentle on digestion and a sensible snack when you are watching sugar spikes.
Fox nuts are seeds of the water lily, not a grain — naturally gluten free and suitable for coeliac and gluten-sensitive snackers.
Makhana brings flavonoids, magnesium and potassium, nutrients tied to heart health and steadier blood pressure.
| Snack (30g) | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKOJI Nagpuri Tadka (30g) | 116 | 2.3g | 2.2g |
| Potato chips (30g) | 160 | 1.8g | 10.5g |
| Fried namkeen (30g) | 168 | 4.2g | 11.2g |
| Butter popcorn (30g) | 149 | 2.4g | 8.6g |
Pond to jar
Five steps, and the third one is where we part ways with most of the industry.
Fox nuts are hand-picked from water lily ponds in Bihar — a crop that has been farmed the same way for generations.
The seeds are dried, then popped with heat alone. No oil, no chemicals, nothing added at this stage.
We air-roast in small batches. This is where most brands deep-fry in palm oil. We do not, and it costs us more.
Real spices, cold-pressed oils and organic jaggery. Every ingredient is one you would recognise in your own kitchen.
Jars are filled and sealed the same day so the crunch that leaves the roastery is the crunch you open.
Three jars
One fiery, one gentle, one sweet. Between them they cover every craving in the house.
Bold flavour. Perfect crunch.
Our fieriest jar. Nagpur chilli, roasted cumin and a sharp tadka of curry leaf hit first, then settle into a warm, savoury finish. Built for people who think most healthy snacks taste polite.
Mild, buttery, endlessly snackable.
Slow-roasted in cultured butter with a whisper of rock salt and black pepper. The everyday jar - light enough that children and grandparents reach for the same bowl.
Lightly sweet, never sugary.
Jaggery caramel, cardamom and a scatter of roasted nuts. Dessert-adjacent without the sugar crash - the jar that ends a meal instead of ruining one.
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Straight answers
Makhana, also called fox nuts or phool makhana, are the popped seeds of the water lily (Euryale ferox). They are harvested from ponds in Bihar, dried, and then popped with heat into light white puffs. MKOJI roasts and seasons those puffs.
No. Every MKOJI flavour is air-roasted in small batches. We never deep-fry and we never use palm oil, which is what keeps the fat low and the crunch clean.
A 30g serving of Nagpuri Tadka is about 116 calories, with 2.3g of plant protein and 2.2g of fat — around 28% fewer calories and a fifth of the fat of the same weight of potato chips. Exact values for each flavour are on its product page and pack label.
Makhana is filling for its calorie count thanks to fibre and protein, and it has a low glycaemic index. Swapping an evening packet of chips for a handful of MKOJI is an easy calorie saving, though no single snack does the work on its own.
Yes. Makhana is a traditional Indian food eaten during fasts and pregnancy. Our jars contain only makhana, cold-pressed oil and natural spices — no preservatives or colours. Check the flavour's ingredient list if you have a specific allergy.
Nine months from packing in a sealed jar. Once opened, close the lid tightly and finish within two to three weeks for the best crunch.
Nagpuri Tadka if you like bold and spicy, Butter Delight if you want a mild everyday snack, and Royal SweetNut if you prefer something lightly sweet. The Mini Combo lets you taste all three.
We ship pan-India. Orders dispatch in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 3–7 business days across India. Shipping is free above ₹399.
Yes — we already work with 24+ retail partners. Write to contact@mkoji.com or call +91 93159 39949 with your quantity and city and our team will share a rate card.
