# Crunchira > Crunchira ("The Healthy Crunch.") is a premium Indian makhana (fox nut / lotus seed) brand and bulk supplier, operated by the business firm Paushtiq Aahaar. It sells olive-oil roasted flavoured makhana in retail jars and supplies graded raw makhana (4, 5 and 6+ suta) to retailers, wholesalers, distributors, snack brands and gift brands across India and for export. Prices are not fixed: buyers request a quotation based on product, grade, quantity and packaging. ## Pages - [Home](https://crunchira.com/): Crunchira by Paushtiq Aahaar: olive-oil roasted flavoured makhana jars, graded raw makhana (4, 5 & 6+ suta) and bulk wholesale supply across India. Request a quote. - [Flavoured Makhana](https://crunchira.com/flavoured-makhana/): Seven olive-oil roasted makhana flavours — Peri Peri, Hot Chilli Limón, Tangy Tomato, Pudina, Pepper, Pink Salt and Cheesy Butter — in 150g jars, 35g pouches and 5 kg bulk. - [Raw Makhana](https://crunchira.com/raw-makhana/): Buy graded raw makhana (fox nuts) in bulk: 4 suta, 5 suta and handpicked 6+ suta, moisture below 8%, from 50 kg. Packed in 10–25 kg bags or export cartons. - [Wholesale Supply](https://crunchira.com/wholesale-makhana-supply/): Bulk and private-label makhana supply for wholesalers, distributors, retailers and snack brands. Flexible volumes from 50 kg to multi-tonne, quotes on request. - [Quality & Grading](https://crunchira.com/makhana-quality-grading/): What 4, 5 and 6+ suta mean, how makhana is sized, sorted and moisture-tested, and the purity standards Crunchira applies to every lot. - [About](https://crunchira.com/about/): Crunchira is a premium makhana brand operated by Paushtiq Aahaar, sourcing fox nuts from the wetlands of Mithila and serving consumers and businesses. - [Contact](https://crunchira.com/contact/): Call or WhatsApp +91 99726 87120, email contact@crunchira.com, or send a quotation request for flavoured or raw makhana. Mon–Sat, 9:30 AM–6:30 PM IST. ## Flavoured makhana (roasted in olive oil) - **Hot Chilli Limón** — Zesty Lemon. Chilli Kick. Premium fox nuts roasted in pure olive oil with spicy red chilli and a mouthwatering splash of tangy lemon. Packs: 150g Retail Ready PET Jar, 35g On-the-go Pouch, 5 kg Foodservice Bulk Sack. Per 100g: 467.5 kcal, protein 7.9 g, fibre 11.3 g. - **Smoky Peri Peri** — Smoky Heat. Fiery Crunch. Whole roasted fox nuts tossed in olive oil with Kashmiri chilli, garlic, oregano, and amchur. Packs: 150g Retail Ready PET Jar, 35g On-the-go Pouch, 5 kg Foodservice Bulk Sack. Per 100g: 475.0 kcal, protein 7.6 g, fibre 11.2 g. - **Tangy Tomato** — Tomato Tang. Happy Crunch. Sun-ripened tomato richness intertwined with sweet coriander, cumin, and gentle warmth, roasted in olive oil. Packs: 150g Retail Ready PET Jar, 35g On-the-go Pouch, 5 kg Foodservice Bulk Sack. Per 100g: 460.0 kcal, protein 7.5 g, fibre 11.5 g. - **Minty Pudina Twist** — Minty Freshness. Desi Zing. Crisp mountain pudina leaves combined with roasted cumin and tangy amchur, roasted in olive oil. Packs: 150g Retail Ready PET Jar, 35g On-the-go Pouch, 5 kg Foodservice Bulk Sack. Per 100g: 476.7 kcal, protein 7.9 g, fibre 8.4 g. - **Pepper Punch** — Bold Pepper. Fiery Finish. Coarsely cracked sun-ripened black peppercorns and white pepper offering a deep aromatic bite, roasted in olive oil. Packs: 150g Retail Ready PET Jar, 35g On-the-go Pouch, 5 kg Foodservice Bulk Sack. Per 100g: 485.0 kcal, protein 7.6 g, fibre 11.9 g. - **Himalayan Pink Salt** — Pure Mineral Crunch. Delicately dusted with pristine ancient Himalayan mineral rock salt, roasted in olive oil to spotlight the natural nutty sweetness. Packs: 150g Retail Ready PET Jar, 35g On-the-go Pouch, 5 kg Foodservice Bulk Sack. Per 100g: 450.5 kcal, protein 6.1 g, fibre 10.3 g. - **Cheesy Butter Melt** — Cheesy Goodness. Buttery Bliss. Silky cheddar cheese notes rounded with rich buttery warmth, roasted in olive oil for an irresistible snack. Packs: 150g Retail Ready PET Jar, 35g On-the-go Pouch, 5 kg Foodservice Bulk Sack. Per 100g: 449.1 kcal, protein 6.3 g, fibre 10.5 g. More: https://crunchira.com/flavoured-makhana/ ## Raw makhana grades - **Raw Makhana — 4 Suta Grade** (4 Suta (approx. 12-14 mm diameter)) — Clean, uniformly sized 4 Suta raw makhana kernels. Excellent popping expansion and consistent bulk density, making it a reliable workhorse for snacking brands, spice processors, and commercial packaging. Purity: 99.0% Free of Hard Kernels. Moisture: Strictly < 8.0% Guaranteed. Minimum order: 50 kg (Domestic) / 500 kg (Freight). Packaging: 250g Transparent Stand-up PET Pouch (Packaged); 10 kg Moisture-Barrier Vacuum Bags; 25 kg Woven High-Density PP Bags; Corrugated Export Outer Boxes. Best for: Everyday retail repacking, masala roasting, commercial food service, institutional catering. - **Raw Makhana — 5 Suta Grade** (5 Suta (approx. 15-18 mm diameter)) — Large, bold 5 Suta makhana prized for its eye-catching puff size, crisp airy bite, and superior visual appeal on retail shelves and gourmet snack mixes. Purity: 99.5% Free of Hard Kernels. Moisture: Strictly < 7.5% Controlled. Minimum order: 100 kg (Domestic) / 1 Metric Tonne (Export). Packaging: 250g Transparent Stand-up PET Pouch (Packaged); 10 kg Hermetic Nitrogen-Flushed Bags; 25 kg Laminated PP Wholesale Sacks; Export Palletized Cartons. Best for: Gourmet jar packaging, premium roasted snack brands, export consignments, high-end retail. - **Raw Makhana — 6+ Suta Handpicked Reserve** (6+ Suta (19 mm+ Extra Large diameter)) — The pinnacle of raw makhana sizing. Selectively handpicked 6+ Suta kernels reserved for luxury gift hampers, boutique confectioneries, and high-tier gourmet offerings. Purity: 99.8% Handpicked Purity. Moisture: Strictly < 7.0%. Minimum order: 100 kg (Subject to seasonal harvest availability). Packaging: 250g Transparent Stand-up PET Pouch (Packaged); 5 kg & 10 kg Vacuum Poly Barrier Bags; 20 kg Master Export Corrugated Boxes. Best for: Luxury private label, royal festive gifting, boutique exports, five-star culinary applications. More: https://crunchira.com/raw-makhana/ · Grading guide: https://crunchira.com/makhana-quality-grading/ ## Frequently asked questions ### What is makhana? Makhana, also called fox nut or lotus seed, is the popped seed of the Euryale ferox water lily. It is harvested by hand from wetland ponds, mainly in the Mithila region of Bihar, then sun-cured and popped into a light, crunchy snack. ### What does 4 suta, 5 suta and 6+ suta mean? Suta is the traditional unit used in the North Bihar makhana trade to grade popped fox nuts by diameter. A higher number means a bigger kernel: 4 suta is roughly 12–14 mm, 5 suta roughly 15–18 mm and 6+ suta is 19 mm and above. ### Which flavours of makhana does Crunchira make? Crunchira makes 7 flavours, all roasted in olive oil: Hot Chilli Limón, Smoky Peri Peri, Tangy Tomato, Minty Pudina Twist, Pepper Punch, Himalayan Pink Salt, Cheesy Butter Melt. They come in 150g PET jars, 35g pouches and 5 kg foodservice packs. ### What is the minimum order quantity for bulk makhana? Trial commercial orders start at 50 kg for 4 suta raw makhana and 100 kg for 5 suta and 6+ suta. Freight and export orders typically start at 500 kg to 1 metric tonne. Flavoured makhana can be ordered by the case for retail stores. ### How do I get a price for makhana? Crunchira does not publish fixed prices, because rates depend on grade, quantity, packaging and market conditions. Share your requirement through the quotation form, WhatsApp +91 99726 87120 or email contact@crunchira.com and the commercial desk will send a tailored quote. ### Do you offer private label or custom packaging? Yes. Crunchira supplies makhana in retail-ready PET jars, printed pouches, bulk food-grade sacks or your own private-label packaging, subject to batch size and commercial confirmation. ### Who is behind the Crunchira brand? Crunchira is a makhana brand operated by the business firm Paushtiq Aahaar. Supply agreements, invoices and dispatches are issued under Paushtiq Aahaar. ## Contact and quotations - Phone / WhatsApp: +91-99726-87120, +91-99900-02325 (Monday–Saturday, 9:30 AM–6:30 PM IST) - Email: contact@crunchira.com - Quotation form: https://crunchira.com/contact/ - Legal entity: Paushtiq Aahaar (operating firm for the Crunchira brand)