AryanPhool Makhana (Puffed Lotus Kernals) Popped Lotus Seeds Fox Nuts Low Calorie Natural Protein Snack Gluten Free & Vegan-100gm (Pack of 1)

Health benefits

These are puffed lotus seeds, I've never tried them before and didn't even know you could eat lotus seeds but I love trying new things.Raw, they are a little bit spongy and chewy, with no flavour as such. After some googling, I found a good way to prepare them is to roast them in a pan with some oil, salt and spices. I used a generic curry powder blend and it came out delicious - very much like a savory popcorn. I don't know if I'd get myself some more, but it was definitely worth trying once.

I found it too expensive for a little pack. So I wouldn’t buy it again.

It makes for a low calorie and very filling snack that apparently has a lot of beneficial properties for your body. However, it just doesn't taste like anything. There's a mild earthy taste and the texture is like stale popcorn. Not the best snack, unfortunately!

Really disappointed. I was startled by seeing a small bug living in the packet.

Interesting texture. My paneer recipe said lotus seeds, and these were the only edible ones I could find. I toasted them, but of course once added to the mixture they went soft again. They certainly add texture to a a dish, if not flavour. I've now sourced more recipes to use the rest of the packet

One black short hair inside of the product.