“Finally, a brand that sells consistently large-sized raw makhana! The quality from The Crunches is excellent for roasting at home. Truly satisfied.”
AK
Anand Kumar
Mumbai
Bihar's Water Lily Ponds
Pure. Graded.
Makhana.
Hand-harvested from Bihar's water lily ponds. Three precision grades, one standard: exceptional.
Essential12–15 mm
Premium15–18 mm
Supreme18–22 mm
Three Grades. One Obsession.
Choose Your Grade
Essential
12–15 mm · Everyday snacking & trail mixes
Premium
15–18 mm · The sweet spot for home roasting
Supreme
18–22 mm · Showstopper rasgulla-size luxury
Why Grade Matters
Graded to
Perfection
Not all makhana is equal. We sort every batch by seed diameter, because size determines texture, density, and taste. Choose the grade that fits your purpose.
★ Best Seller
15mm – 18mm
diameter
Premium
Roasting Grade
₹1,299
The perfect size for roasting. Holds its shape and crunch whether you're making a dry roast, kheer, or any makhana dish. The sweet spot.
Best for:Dry RoastKheerNamkeenCurry
- 15mm–18mm diameter
- Perfect for roasting & curries
- Best size for makhana dishes
12mm – 15mm
diameter
Essential
Daily Use Grade
₹999
Your everyday makhana. Consistently sized, clean, and great for snacking straight from the bag or tossing into trail mixes and light recipes.
Best for:Daily SnackingTrail MixCooking
- 12mm–15mm diameter
- Uniform round shape
- Ideal for daily snacking & cooking
18mm – 22mm
diameter
Supreme
Rasgulla Size
₹1,699
Rasgulla size. The biggest makhana puffs we handpick, for those who don't compromise. Showstopper size, buttery texture, impressive bite.
Best for:GiftingPremium RoastShowcase
- 18mm–22mm diameter
- Biggest handpicked puffs
- For those who don't compromise
All grades sourced from the same Bihar farms. Same purity, different size. Learn why grading matters →
The Origin Story
Born in Bihar's
Sacred Ponds
Deep in the Mithila region of Bihar, a land where water lily flowers bloom across still, sacred ponds. Farmers have been harvesting makhana (foxnut) for over 3,000 years. This is not a modern superfood trend. It is an ancient heritage.
Makhana grows wild inside the water lily plant's seed pod, submerged in mineral-rich freshwater. Harvesting it requires skilled hands, shallow boats, and generations of knowledge passed down through Bihar's farming families.
At The Crunches, we source directly from these farms, maintaining a short supply chain that keeps the makhana fresher, and keeps more money in the farmers' hands.
Mithila RegionWater Lily PondsHand-harvested
The Numbers Behind the Snack
3,000+
Years of Makhana History
A heritage snack with ancient roots in Bihar
9.7g
Protein per 100g
More protein than most common snacks
50%
Daily Magnesium
Supports heart health and muscle function
0g
Trans Fat
Clean, roasted in heart-healthy olive oil
Our Flavours
Bold flavours, real ingredients, zero guilt
9.7g
Protein
347 kcal
Energy
15.4g
Fiber
60mg
Magnesium (50% RDA)
0g
Trans Fat
76g
Carbs (Low GI)
*Per 100g serving. Values are approximate.
From Sacred
Ponds to
Your Bowl
Every batch traces a simple, transparent journey.
01
Sustainably Sourced
Hand-harvested by farmers in Bihar's Mithila region. No chemicals, no shortcuts - just generations of expertise and care.
02
Expertly Graded
Every seed is sorted by diameter: Supreme (18-22mm), Premium (15-18mm), and Essential (12-15mm). Only uniform, whole seeds make the cut.
03
Quality Sealed
Triple-checked for freshness, sealed airtight for maximum shelf life. From our hands to yours, with nothing lost.
From Sacred Ponds to Your Bowl
Every batch traces a simple, transparent journey.
01
Sustainably Sourced
Hand-harvested by farmers in Bihar's Mithila region. No chemicals, no shortcuts - just generations of expertise and care.
02
Expertly Graded
Every seed is sorted by diameter: Supreme (18-22mm), Premium (15-18mm), and Essential (12-15mm). Only uniform, whole seeds make the cut.
03
Quality Sealed
Triple-checked for freshness, sealed airtight for maximum shelf life. From our hands to yours, with nothing lost.
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