| Attribute |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Fox Nut / Makhana |
| Botanical Name |
Euryale ferox |
| Plant Type |
Aquatic plant (water plant) |
| Habitat |
Grows in stagnant water bodies (ponds, wetlands) |
| Plant Spread |
Leaves spread over water surface (up to 1–2 meters) |
| Leaf |
Circular, large, floating, thorny underside |
| Flower Color |
Purple or violet |
| Fruit |
Round, spongy capsule |
| Seed (Nut) Color |
Black (raw form), white (popped/processed form) |
| Seed Size |
5 to 10 mm in diameter (raw) |
| Kernel Size (Popped) |
10 to 20 mm (irregular puffed shape) |
| Kernel Texture (Popped) |
Light, crispy, porous |
| Seed Weight (1000 Seeds) |
100 to 150 grams (varies) |
| Edible Part |
Popped seed (after processing) |
| Moisture Content (Popped) |
10–12% (for safe storage) |
| Nutritional Content |
Rich in carbohydrates, protein, fiber, low fat |
