In the traditional fox nut markets of Mithilanchal, makhana is categorized using the ancient Indian unit of linear measurement known as 'Suta' (1 Suta ≈ 1/8th of an inch or 3.175 mm).
Grading Breakdown:
- 6+ Suta (>19mm): King size jumbo makhana. Snow white, perfectly round, zero dark marks. Best for luxury retail packaging and export shipments.
- 6 Suta (18-19mm): Large premium grade with high pop expansion. Preferred by high-end supermarkets and gourmet roasting brands.
- 5+ Suta & 5 Suta (15-18mm): The backbone of the commercial snacking industry. Highly crisp, uniform, and cost-effective.
- 4+ Suta & 4 Suta (12-15mm): Medium grade widely used in namkeen mixtures, trail blends, and institutional catering.
- 3 Suta & Tukda (<12mm): Smaller kernels and fragments ideal for grinding into makhana flour, infant health porridge, and traditional kheer sweets.
At Amul Ratan Makhana, our sorting screens and manual inspection guarantee 100% grade compliance in every batch.
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