Plain Makhana
Pristine fox nuts, untouched by flavour.
Hand-harvested from Bihar's lotus ponds, sun-cured and graded to suvarna size. A blank canvas for hotels, kitchens and gourmet ingredient lines.
Get Wholesale QuoteForest Fresh Co. · Makhana
From Bihar, India
lotus ponds to the world's premium tables.
Forest Fresh Co. crafts premium roasted and gourmet-flavoured Makhana — the protein-rich, gluten-free snack chosen by fitness-conscious consumers, modern families and the world's most discerning retailers.
High Protein Gluten Free Low Carb
The Brand
"Pure. Light. Premium." — a Dubai house with Indian roots. We partner with a small circle of pond-farmers, roast in small batches with olive oil and clean ingredients, and pack Makhana that holds its own on any modern retail shelf.
A brand of Vertex Core LLC
Modern Snacking
Why the world is switching to Makhana
From post-workout fuel to evening tea — a new generation is leaving heavy fried snacks behind for something lighter, cleaner and undeniably premium.
Real moments. Real people. Real switch.
Fitness-conscious snacking
After the workout
Light, focused, clean
Through the workday
A snack parents trust
Family moments
Premium serving bowls
Café & evening tea
Everyday Rituals
Easy to add into daily life.
Eight ways Makhana slips into the day — from the desk to the dinner table.
Office desk
Mid-morning focus snack
Evening tea
The 5pm crunch companion
Post-workout
Light protein, no crash
On the go
Travel-friendly pouches
Kids' lunchbox
A snack parents trust
Movie night
Family-size sharing bowls
Chatpata mixes
Homemade Indian masala blends
Makhana kheer
Saffron, milk, pure ritual
Nutritional Benefits
A snack that earns its place in your day.
Simple, honest nutrition per 100g of plain roasted Makhana — the snack fitness lovers, kids and busy youngsters can all reach for.
100g
Plain Makhana
Complex Carbs · 76%
Protein · 10%
Fibre · 8%
Healthy Fats · 2%
Moisture & micros · 4%
Protein
9 g
Builds muscle — perfect post-workout.
Fibre
8 g
Keeps kids and adults full longer.
Fat
1 g
Naturally low — light on the body.
Calories
350 kcal
Smart energy for busy youngsters.
Gluten
0 g
Safe for every diet, every age.
Cholesterol
0 mg
A heart-friendly daily snack.
Certified Promise
100% Gluten Free
Every Forest Fresh Co. SKU — naturally and verifiably gluten-free.
The Modern Switch
Fried snacks, meet your lighter alternative.
A premium roasted alternative for consumers choosing cleaner, lighter snacking.
Yesterday
Fried Snacks
- ·Heavy & oily feel
- ·Often deep-fried
- ·Processed perception
- ·Artificial seasonings
Today
Forest Fresh Makhana
- ◆Light, airy crunch
- ◆Roasted in olive oil
- ◆Plant-based & clean-label
- ◆Real spice blends
Indian Heritage
Where the peacock dances and the pink lotus blooms.
Makhana grows inside the seed pods of the pink lotus, harvested from still ponds across India. It is food woven into temple offerings, fasting rituals and royal kitchens — a heritage Forest Fresh Co. carries onto modern tables worldwide.
- ◆ Hand-harvested from pink lotus ponds in India
- ◆ Sun-dried, iron-pan roasted in small batches
- ◆ Inspired by peacock & lotus motifs
In Modern Retail
Already on the shelves of premium grocery.
Forest Fresh Co. is at home in modern UAE grocery — picked by shoppers who read the back of the pack and choose cleaner snacking.
Our Product · Dubai Market
Premium Canister · 80g
The Flavours Collection
Twelve flavours. One obsession.
Olive-oil roasted, layered with clean, high-quality seasonings — built for modern palates from Dubai to London.
🌶️Peri Peri
🧂Salt & Pepper
🏔️Himalayan Salt
🧅Cream & Onion
🍋Lemon & Mint
🍢BBQ
🍋Lemon Achari
🌶️Sweet Thai Chilli
🧀Cheese & Herbs
🍮Caramel Salt
🍅Tangy Tomato
🔥Lime Chilli
Plain Makhana at Home
From kheer to chatpata homemade snacking.
Our plain Makhana is the blank canvas of modern Indian kitchens — slow-roasted into family snack mixes, simmered into silky kheer with saffron and pistachios, or tempered with ghee and rock salt for evening tea.
- ◆Traditional makhana kheer
- ◆Ghee-roasted tea-time snack
- ◆Chatpata homemade mixtures
- ◆Healthy family recipes
Our Range
The Forest Fresh Co. Makhana edit
Roasted Makhana
Slow-roasted in small batches.
Roasted at a gentle, even heat for the signature crunch. Naturally light, naturally satisfying — a high-protein, low-carb daily snack.
Get Wholesale QuoteFlavoured Makhana
A gourmet range, export-ready.
Six house flavours layered over premium roasted makhana — from Himalayan Pink Salt to Saffron-Cardamom. Built for GCC palates.
Get Wholesale QuoteGlobal Demand
Global demand for Makhana is growing.
Consumers worldwide are increasingly discovering Makhana as a premium better-for-you snack option — from gym bags in Los Angeles to gourmet pantries in Berlin.
Now exporting across 5 continents
USA
Germany
Canada
UK
UAE & GCC
GCC Export Markets
Shipped across the GCC
UAE
United Arab Emirates
KSA
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
QA
Qatar
OM
Oman
KW
Kuwait
BH
Bahrain
Behind the Brand
From Gulf homes to gym floors — the new everyday snack.
In majlis lounges across the Emirates, couples share roasted makhana the way other households share dates. On the gym floor, athletes refuel with a clean, light protein snack. One ingredient, two very different lives — both leaning into healthier living.
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Emirati homes
Shared in the majlis
Fitness lifestyle
Post-workout fuel
Articles & Insights
From the desk of Forest Fresh Co.
Industry insight, market trends and behind-the-brand stories from the modern healthy-snacking economy.
Featured · Nutrition
The Comprehensive Guide to Makhana Nutrition and Health Benefits
High protein, gluten-free, low carb and naturally low in fat — a deep dive into why makhana (fox nuts) is being called the next-generation superfood for health-conscious snackers in the GCC and beyond.
16 June 2026 · 8 min readRead the story
Export & Trade
India's Makhana Exports Surge as GCC Demand Climbs in 2026
Bihar's fox-nut economy is going global. Shipments to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are pacing well ahead of last year as retail and HoReCa buyers add makhana to their healthy-snack shelves.
22 May 2026 · 6 min readRead more
Nutrition
Why Makhana Is Becoming a Global Superfood
High protein, low carb, gluten-free and naturally light. Inside the nutritional profile that's pulling makhana into the same conversation as almonds and quinoa.
10 April 2026 · 5 min readRead more
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