Purnea · Bihar · Since the makhana ponds of Harda Bazar
Gyan Bhandar sources, cleans, roasts and packs makhana (fox nuts) directly from the wetlands of Purnea, Bihar — one of India's finest makhana growing belts. Raw, roasted and flavoured grades for retail, wholesale and export.
Why Gyan Bhandar
We work with makhana growers across Purnea's wetlands, buying seeds straight from the pond harvest — no middlemen layers between farm and factory.
Every batch is hand-sorted into grades by size and pop — from king-size premium to standard, so you get exactly the grain your kitchen or shelf needs.
Roasted in small batches at controlled temperatures to keep the pop light and crisp, without over-browning or losing the natural sweetness.
Product Range
Sun-dried, unroasted fox nuts — ideal for kheer, curries, fasting (vrat) recipes and home roasting.
Lightly roasted in desi ghee with rock salt — a light, crunchy everyday snack for the whole family.
Roasted makhana tossed in peri-peri, cream & onion or classic Indian masala for a spicier bite.
Bulk packing in 5kg, 10kg and 25kg bags for distributors, retailers and exporters, with custom branding options.
From Pond to Packet
Lotus seed pods are hand-collected from Purnea's makhana wetlands during the harvest season.
Seeds are washed, sun-dried and rested before roasting, removing husk and moisture naturally.
Controlled-heat roasting pops each seed into the light, airy makhana you know, batch by batch.
Hand-sorted by size and quality, then sealed fresh in food-grade packaging for dispatch.
Health, the Bihar way
Makhana has long been part of Bihar's kitchens and Navratri fasting plates — light on the stomach, naturally gluten-free, and rich in protein, fibre and minerals like magnesium and potassium.
"We buy Gyan Bhandar's makhana every Navratri — the pop is consistent and there's almost no broken grain in the bag."
— Retail buyer, Purnea Bazar
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