Fudco Dangar Na Phool 50g

Also called phool makhana or lotus seeds or makhanas or fox nuts or euryale ferox or gorgon nuts

This is a Vegetarian product. Makhanas, also called fox nuts, or lotus seeds, come from a plant called Euryale Fox which grows in the stagnant water of wetlands or ponds in Eastern Asia. They have been used in Chinese medicine since 3000 years and find an important place in the science of Ayurveda too.

Fudco White Kokum Phool(Dry Mangostein) 150g Unit Quantity:1 Food Specifications : Vegetarian Size : 150g

Dagar Phool has a very little aroma, and if you taste a little piece it is slightly woody, bitter and cinnamon-like. However, it is as a flavour enhancer that it really comes into its own. The only, and terribly unscientific, the explanation we have for this, is that it is relatively high in Stictic Acid, an organic compound found in some lichens. Besides research conducted into the anti-cancer effect of stictic acid, we have not come across any data that explains this amazing flavour effect when combined with savoury ingredients.

Makhanas, also called fox nuts, or lotus seeds, come from a plant called Euryale Fox which grows in the stagnant water of wetlands or ponds in Eastern Asia. They have been used in Chinese medicine since 3000 years and find an important place in the science of Ayurveda too. Phool Makhana also finds significance in religious ceremonies in India and is a popular 'fasting' dish prepared during Navratri and other occasions they are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. This makes them an ideal snack to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs. Popular as a fasting food, its health benefits are superior to those of dry fruits such as almonds and walnuts. Some of the health benefits of makhana are: It's a good source of protein, carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. High in fiber and low in calories.