KNOW YOUR MAKHANA - THE PROCESS
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Harvesting
Makhana harvesting refers to the collection of seeds, either from bottom of the pond or shallow water fields.
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Separation
A crucial step in makhana processing involves peeling the seeds to remove the green outer covering. This enhances product quality preparing the seeds for subsequent washing and roasting.
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Extraction
The edible kernels are then extracted by peeling for further process of cleaning and washing of the extracted kernels.
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Cleaning & Washing
The extracted kernels are meticulously clearned to remove impurities, followed by thorough washing. These essential steps ensure the purity and quality of the Makhana seeds for processing.
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Sun Drying
After cleaning, makhana undergoes sun drying to reduce moisture, enhancing shelf life. Exposure to sunlight helps preserve nutritional content, ensuring crips and flavourful snack.
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Pre-heating & Tempering
Makhana processing includes pre-heating and tempering steps, enhancing flavour and texture. Pre-heating ensures even roasting, while tempering helps in loosening the kernels with the hard seed coat.
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Roasting & Popping
Pre-heated and tempered kernels are roasted in a pan. As soon as the hard shell of the seeds breaks, rhe kernel pop come out which is called "lawa'.
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Quality Grading
In the quality grading step of makhana processing, the popped makhana lawa are meticulously assessed for size, color, and uniformity to ensure high quality standards, enhancing the overall appeal and market value.
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Packaging
In the quality grading step of makhana processing, the popped makhana lawa are meticulously assessed for size, color, and uniformity to ensure high quality standards, enhancing the overall appeal and market value.
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