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makhana is a superfood that has been around for thousands of years

The Cultural Context of Makhana

Makhana, popped water lily seed, has been the primary offering to Goddesses during festivals in the Mithila region, which includes Bihar and Nepal, for centuries.

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Bihar Unlocked.

Bihar Unlocked.

An exclusive interview with our founders Wouter Duyck and Jochim Goedeweeck about the culture and scenery of Bihar, India.

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Water Lily vs Lotus seeds: Aren't they the same?

The misconception between the Water Lily Plant and the Lotus flower is something that has confused Makhana-munching fans around the world. 

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Water lily pops by zenko superfoods explains the benefits of euryale ferox and makhana

What are Water Lily Pops? (Makhana)

Makhana - a secret ancient superfood stored in the bud of the Water Lily Plant for thousands of years – is now rediscovered by ZENKO as Water Lily Pops. 

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re-discovering bihar, the region near the foothills of the himalayas

Re-discovering the beauty of Bihar

Bihar is a Northeast Indian state at the Himalayan foothills near Nepal. Laying vast and open at the feet of the Nepalese mountain ranges, this is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha and was once the educational hub of India. 

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