Origin of makhana. The creation of makhana began in the Mithilanchal region of Bihar, Madhubani, where farmers used traditional methods and extracted makhana from makhana seeds and pops.

PATNA: Makhana, a kind of dry fruit known as the "food of gods", may find its way to the dining tables of Europe as a fat-free organic food in a few years'' time.

MADHUBANI: Makhana (fox nut), which costs Rs 600-700 per kg in the local markets and up to Rs 1,000-1,500 per kg in metro cities, ordinarily fetches just Rs 200 per kg to the cultivator.Albeit ...

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Of these, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnea and Katihar contribute to 80% of Bihar’s makhana production. ... Makhana is a nutrient-dense food that’s rich in protein, fibre, ...

Bihar's Madhubani is a leading producer of ‘Makhana’ or fox nuts, the edible seeds popular worldwide for their health benefits. Monday, Jul 14, 2025 New Delhi o C ...

Additionally, a Makhana Board will be created to support the production, processing, value addition, and marketing of Makhana in Bihar. Written by FE Online Updated: February 1, 2025 14:26 IST ...

The word "Makhana" comes from the Sanskrit word for grain Mak. Mak is the meaning of sacrifice. Geographical area of production of “Mithila Makhana” takes place in 21 out of 38 districts, mostly ...