Buyer education only. Examples and ranges are illustrative. Confirm specifications, evidence and destination requirements for each order.
1. Why Bihar is a major sourcing hub
Commercial makhana cultivation is concentrated in Bihar, with production also reported in other Indian states. Harvesting and popping can involve substantial manual work, so origin, processing method and grade should be confirmed when comparing offers.
2. How commercial Sutta grading is described
“Sutta” grade names are commercial terminology and should be matched to the supplier’s written size definition rather than treated as a universal regulatory standard.
| Grade | Description | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Handpicked Sutta 6+ | Largest, uniform, minimal breakage | Retail packs |
| Sutta 5 | Medium to large, uniform | Export retail packs |
| Sutta 4 | Medium | Volume retail and food service |
| Lawa | Smaller pops | Flour, snack processing, industrial |
Commercial grade names and size bands can vary by supplier. Larger pops are commonly positioned at higher price points; confirm the grade definition, moisture and broken tolerance in the written specification.
3. The quality parameters to write into a specification
- Pop size in millimetres, with a stated tolerance
- Moisture content, with the buyer-specified maximum written into the specification
- Broken percentage within the declared grade
- Colour, which should be a uniform cream white in the larger grades
- Foreign matter, including husk remnants and stones
4. Structuring a first order
For a first order, buyers can compare a mid-size grade with the largest grade using the same written specification. A trial quantity, representative sample and agreed moisture/broken tolerances can help validate the specification before a larger order.
Confirm order requirements
Rules and documents vary by product, origin, destination and shipment. Confirm the applicable requirements for the exact order before production or dispatch.
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