Lotus Seed (Makhana)
Euryale ferox
Mild, lightly nutty, airy texture when popped
Traditional Uses
Culinary: Roasted or popped for snacks; added to curries and kheer.
Medicinal: Used in Ayurveda for digestion, vitality, and calming properties.
Environmental Impact
Typical CO₂ per kg: 2.9 kg
Flvour Origins CO₂ per kg: 1.7 kg
Sourced from smallholder aquaculture with traceable drying/popping; shorter transport routes.
Origin
Country: India
Region: Bihar
Tags
LightNuttyAncientProtein-rich