Buyer’s guide
After popping, makhana is passed through a stack of sieves. The traditional unit for the hole size is the suta, and makhana is sold by the sieve it stays on. A higher suta number means a bigger pop. Bigger pops are rarer, whiter and command a higher price.
Because pop size also affects how many pieces you get per kilo, the right grade depends on your product: a premium gift box, a kirana loose pack, a flavoured snack or makhana flour all call for different sutas.
3 Suta
Smaller pops for processing, flour and value lines.
4 Suta
Everyday wholesale grade for kitchens and general trade.
5 Suta
The best-selling balance of size, colour and value.
6+ Suta
Our largest, whitest hand-sorted pops for premium shelves.
Indicative specifications. Final specs are confirmed per lot with your quote.
Good to know
Suta grading uses a set of sieves with progressively larger holes. Pops that stay on a larger sieve get a higher suta number. One suta step is roughly 3 mm in pop diameter.
5 suta and 6+ suta are preferred for retail because larger, whiter pops look premium on shelf. 4 suta is popular for value packs and kirana trade.
5 suta gives the best balance of crunch, coating surface and cost. 6+ suta is used for premium flavoured lines.
Pop rate is the share of fully opened, white pops in a lot, as opposed to half-popped or hard kernels. Higher is better.
Tell us what you are making and we’ll recommend a grade and send samples.
