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Quality Classification

Understanding Makhana Grades for Buyers

Standardized diameter millimeter metrics, seed counts per kg, moisture limits, and tolerance parameters for international trade.

Grade #1 18+ mm

Export Select (6+ Suta)

The absolute gold standard in foxnuts. Handpicked jumbo sized popped water lily seeds with zero yellow spots or shell residues.

Count / Kg:600 - 700 Count/Kg
Color:Bright White, Uniform
Texture:Ultra Crisp & Super Pop
Grade #2 15 - 18 mm

Retail Grade (5+ Suta)

High quality medium-large foxnuts suitable for direct consumer retail packaging and supermarket store brands.

Count / Kg:700 - 850 Count/Kg
Color:White with Minor Natural Variation
Texture:Crunchy & Even Pop
Grade #3 12 - 15 mm

Processing Grade (4 Suta)

Ideal size for machine seasoning, spice coating, and oil/butter roasting. Absorbs flavors consistently.

Count / Kg:850 - 1100 Count/Kg
Color:Creamish White
Texture:Solid Crunch
Grade #4 < 12 mm / Mixed

Industrial / Powder Grade

Small popped nuts and clean broken kernels ideal for grinding into makhana flour, protein blends, and food formulations.

Count / Kg:1100+ Count/Kg / Broken
Color:Mixed Off-white
Texture:Fine Grindable / Flakes
Export Compliance Limits

Strict Quality & Defect Limits (Per Batch)

Moisture Level 8.0% - 10.0% Max

Controlled via automated hot-air dryers to guarantee 12+ months shelf life.

Broken Kernels Limit < 2.0% Max

Multi-level optical sorting prevents broken shell pieces in premium export grades.

Foreign Matter Tolerance 0.0% (Zero)

Triple-cleaned with magnetic extractors & de-stoner units.

Aflatoxin & Pesticides Nil / Non-Detected

Fully tested by NABL accredited lab with complete COA issued for each container.

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