The Mithila region is known for its makhana, a nutritious seed harvested from ponds, often cultivated alongside fish. The ...

Healthy, crunchy and savoury, the humble makhana — also referred to as foxnuts, euryale ferox, or prickly water lily seeds — has grown in popularity not just in India but globally as well.

A study published in the journal, SpringerPlus, concluded that the makhana, technically known as white seeds of Euryale ferox salisb “could improve the glycemic control as well as lipid profile in ...

Makhana, also known as foxnut or lotus seeds, is the seed of a Euryale ferox, a flowering plant extensively grown in marshy wetlands, tanks, ponds and lakes, and harvested for its seed. The makhana ...

Makhana is a type of seed derived from the Euryale ferox plant. It is an excellent source of several essential nutrients. Makhanas are usually roasted and enjoyed as a savoury snack. Sometimes ...

an aquatic plant known scientifically as Euryale ferox Salisbury. The snack we know as makhana is made when these seeds are harvested by hand from the bottom of ponds or shallow fields – a ...

PM Modi said, "I eat makhana at least 300 out of 365 days a year. It is a superfood that we must now take to global markets." Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned the creation of a ...

Despite its numerous health benefits, the cost of makhana remains high due to several factors: Harvesting challenges: Makhana seeds are harvested from the Euryale ferox plant, which grows in stagnant ...

The formation of the Makhana Board in Bihar announced in Union Budget 2025 marks a significant development for this nutrient-rich snack. Makhana, mainly grown in Bihar, has been recognized for its ...

Ferox by Fabian Reis winery is proposing to become an estate winery, but it fails to meet Niagara-on-the-Lake’s acreage criteria for expanded service. Ferox at 1829 Concession Rd. 4, at the corner of ...