Popular as a fasting food, its health benefits are superior to those of dry fruits such as almonds and walnuts. Some of the health benefits of makhana are: it's a good source of protein, carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. High in fiber and low in calories, it enables weight loss. Made from popped lotus seeds, Roasted Makhana has traditionally been eaten as a snack during fasting in North India. These are hand picked and then packed to deliver you the perfect product. Makhana is believed to be the dry fruit packed with benefits that of a superfood. With 20 less calories and 67 less fat than popcorn, Makhana is also a healthy snacks for weight loss. Each Pack of 225 g packs approx 63 g of Protein Considered as an Indian superfood, Roasted Makhana has various health benefits which makes it the best alternative amongst the healthy snacks. Roasted Makhana contains less fat than available alternative in market, making it a healthy snack for weight loss. Makhana is Antioxidant and is a good source of plant protein, high minerals, carbohydrates, potassium, iron and lot of fibers. Low calories help in weight loss and good for skin with anti aging properties. Makhana is also a gluten free and vegan snack. USED while - Travelling Working Workout Yoga Binge Watching Reading Thinking Breakfast Tiffin Party CelebrationAll Natural, with no added chemicals or preservatives Shelf Life: 180 days Ingredient Type: Vegetarian Total Weight: 225 gm Package Contents: 1 x 225 gm of raw popped makhana. Popular as a fasting food, its health benefits are superior to those of dry fruits such as almonds and walnuts. Some of the health benefits of makhana are: It's a good source of protein, carbohydrates, fibre,magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. High in fiber and low in calories, it enables weight loss. They are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. This makes them an ideal snack to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs. Phool Makhana also finds significance in religious ceremonies in India and is a popular 'fasting' dish prepared during Navratri and other occasions. Makhanas, also called fox nuts, or lotus seeds, come from a plant called Euryale Fox which grows in the stagnant water of wetlands or ponds in Eastern Asia. They have been used in Chinese medicine since 3000 years and find an important place in the science of Ayurveda too.