Makhana is a good source of protein, fibre, and carbohydrates, as well as micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, iron, ...

Discover how Prime Minister Modi aims to take makhana, a recognized superfood, to global markets, highlighting its health benefits and economic potential for India.

The formation of the Makhana Board in Bihar announced in Union Budget 2025 marks a significant development for this nutrient-rich snack. Makhana, main ...

JIGEESH A M From Northern Bihar districts to capturing the domestic and global attention “Makhana” or Euryale ferox, commonly known as prickly waterlily, has indeed come a long way.

Makhana is the superfood with a super price tag. The real story behind makhana's high cost lies not just in its nutritional ...

Known in English as fox nut, makhana is the dried edible seed of the prickly water lily or gorgon plant (Euryale ferox), a species which grows in freshwater ponds across South and East Asia. The plant ...

Here’s a look at its soft power. Makhanas, known as fox nuts in English, are the edible seed of a type of water lily called euryale ferox. They are highly nutritious and rich in B vitamins, protein ...

2021). Euryale ferox polysaccharides (EFP) exhibited protective effects against alloxan-induced oxidative injury in mice. Furthermore, EFPPs can enhance CAT, SOD and GSH-Px expression and scavenging ...