Our Heritage & Infrastructure
About MAKHANA UDYOG
As the export face of Vitanami, MakhanaUdyog brings generations of traditional Bihar lotus seed cultivation to international markets, backed by modern ISO 22000 and APEDA-certified excellence.
The Mithila Advantage
Direct Wetland Sourcing from Darbhanga & Madhubani
Over 80% of the world’s supply of Gorgon Nut (Euryale Ferox) is cultivated in the natural aquatic ponds of North Bihar. MAKHANA UDYOG operates direct farm-gate collection hubs in Darbhanga and Madhubani, partnering with over 50 local aquatic farmers.
By bypassing middle traders, we guarantee 100% freshly harvested raw material, complete origin traceability, and competitive factory-direct pricing for international buyers.
By bypassing middle traders, we guarantee 100% freshly harvested raw material, complete origin traceability, and competitive factory-direct pricing for international buyers.
1,500+
Partner Aquatic Farmers
50,000 Sq Ft
Modern Processing Unit
Mission & Vision
OUR MISSION:
To deliver standard, clean, defect-free Indian makhana to global food retailers, snack manufacturers, and health brands while empowering Bihar’s aquatic farming community through fair-trade practices.
OUR VISION:
To become the world’s most trusted B2B supply partner for popped water lily seeds, pioneering innovative private label snack formulations and sustainable export packaging.
To deliver standard, clean, defect-free Indian makhana to global food retailers, snack manufacturers, and health brands while empowering Bihar’s aquatic farming community through fair-trade practices.
OUR VISION:
To become the world’s most trusted B2B supply partner for popped water lily seeds, pioneering innovative private label snack formulations and sustainable export packaging.
Global Compliance
Quality Certifications & Food Safety
ISO 22000
ISO 22000
Food Safety Management System certification ensuring international standard hygiene during roasting, grading, and packaging.
Issuing Body: International Organization for Standardization
IEC
IEC
Issuing Body: DGFT
HACCP
HACCP
Rigorous hazard analysis throughout raw nut washing, thermal popping, sorting, and nitrogen flushing.
Issuing Body: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
FSSAI
FSSAI (Applies)
Central Food Processing & Export License compliance for direct global dispatch.
Issuing Body: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
APEDA
APEDA
Authorized Government of India agricultural exporter registration for seamless customs clearance.
Issuing Body: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
HALAL
HALAL
100% plant-based vegetarian product meeting Middle East & GCC compliance.
Issuing Body: Halal India Authority