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Parmita Foods

From the ponds of Darbhanga, Bihar

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It begins as a seed in the pond.

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Who we are

Hand-harvested from the ponds Checking makhana leaves at a pondof Bihar. Roasted Roasted makhana in a clay bowlover a wood fire, popped A popped makhanaand graded in Darbhanga. Supplied in bulk Makhana sacks stacked in our warehouseacross India.

Minimum order
100 kgBulk bags or retail packs
Every trade grade
3–6+ sutaSieve graded by pop size
Dispatch
Pan-IndiaShipped from Darbhanga, Bihar
Licensed
FSSAILic. 10426310000037

Where it grows

Grown in theponds of Bihar.

Origin

Born in still water, gathered by hand.

Where
Darbhanga & Madhubani, north Bihar
What
Euryale ferox, the prickly water lily
How
Gathered by hand from the pond bed

The process

From pond to pop, by hand.

  1. 01

    Harvest

    Seeds are hand-gathered from the beds of Bihar's Euryale ferox ponds by skilled local farmers.

  2. 02

    Clean & Sun-dry

    Raw "gurri" seeds are washed, sorted and sun-dried to the right moisture for popping.

  3. 03

    Roast

    Seeds are roasted in heavy iron kadhais over wood fire, stirred by hand for an even heat.

  4. 04

    Pop

    Hot seeds are struck with a wooden mallet so the kernel bursts into a crisp white pop.

  5. 05

    Grade

    Pops are sieved into suta grades and hand-checked for colour, size and husk.

  6. 06

    Pack & Dispatch

    Graded makhana is packed into moisture-safe bags and dispatched from our Darbhanga warehouse.

The grades

Makhana grades from 3 suta to 6+ suta

3 Suta

Economy

Smaller pops for processing, flour and value lines.

Pop size
10 – 13 mm
Pop rate
≥ 92%

The range

One partner. Every makhana line.

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Raw Phool Makhana

Graded 3 – 6+ Suta

Raw Phool Makhana

Hand-popped, sun-dried and machine-graded makhana in every trade size.

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Roasted & Flavoured

Ready-to-eat snacking

Roasted & Flavoured

Crunchy roasted makhana in crowd-pleasing Indian and global flavours.

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Private Label

Your brand, our makhana

Private Label

We source, grade, roast and pack under your brand, from pouch to carton.

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Export Supply

Bihar to the world

Export Supply

Container-ready export lots with documentation and export-grade packing.

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On the ground

Real people. Real warehouse. Real supply.

Our team, our Darbhanga warehouse and the trucks that carry Parmita makhana to buyers across the country.

Parmita team at the Darbhanga makhana warehouse with packed stock
Darbhanga warehouse
Grading by hand
Makhana sacks being loaded into a truck for dispatch
Pan-India dispatch
The Parmita Foods office on NH 27, Kakarghatti Chowk, Darbhanga

Registered & licensed

FSSAI
10426310000037
GSTIN
10AAOCP9657R1ZG
CIN
U10795WB2024PTC272539

Good to know

Questions, answered.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Our standard MOQ for bulk makhana is 100 kg per order. Private-label and export lots are quoted on request.

What does "suta" mean in makhana grading?

Suta is the traditional sieve-size grading used in the makhana trade. The higher the suta number, the bigger the pop: 6+ suta is jumbo (19 mm and above), while 3 suta is the smallest commercial grade.

Where does Parmita makhana come from?

All our makhana is sourced from the makhana belt of north Bihar (Darbhanga, Madhubani and surrounding districts), where most of India's makhana is grown.

Do you offer private label or custom packaging?

Yes. We can roast, flavour and pack makhana under your brand in pouches, jars or bulk bags, and help with label artwork.

Do you supply outside India?

Yes, we prepare export-grade lots with suitable packing and documentation support. Share your destination and volumes in the enquiry form.

How do I get a price quote?

Prices change with the season and grade. Send an enquiry with your grade, quantity and delivery location and our team will reply with a quote, usually within one business day.

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