4 suta

1. Botanical / Biological Category
Common Name: Foxnut / Makhana / Gorgon Nut / Lotus Seed
Scientific Name: Euryale ferox
Family: Nymphaeaceae (Water Lily family)
Plant Type: Aquatic plant
Part Used: Seeds (popped or raw)

2. Food & Nutrition Category
Food Category: Edible seeds / Snacks / Dry fruits
Nutritional Category:
– High in protein and fiber
– Low in fat
– Gluten-free
– Rich in calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus

3. Processing / Product Category
Raw Seeds: Unpopped foxnuts
Popped Makhana: Ready-to-eat, puffed version
Flavored Makhana: Salted, spiced, caramelized, etc.
Makhana Flour: Used for snacks, sweets, or gluten-free baking

4. Health & Ayurvedic Category
Ayurvedic Classification:
– Balances Vata, Pitta, Kapha
– Rasa: Madhura (sweet)
– Guna: Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
– Virya: Sheet (cooling)
Used for: Reproductive health, kidney strength, anti-aging