Older than Stonehenge, now in the UK
What exactly is a makhana?
Makhana, also called fox nuts or puffed water-lily seeds, are the seeds of the lotus flower, hand-harvested from the lily ponds of Bihar, India. Sun-dried, then gently popped with heat (never fried), each seed blooms into a light, airy pearl.
From the lily pond to our pouches
How does this process work?
Clean and trusted labels
What goes inside each pearl?
| Per 25g serving | Pink Salt & Pepper | Dark Cacao | Peri Peri & Lime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | <90 kcal | <90 kcal | <90 kcal |
| Fibre | 3.5g | 3.5g | 3.5g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 14mg | 14mg |
Smarter, guilt free grazing
Why should you choose Pop Pearls?
| Per 25g serving | Makhana | Popcorn | Crisps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 87 kcal | 120 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Fibre | 3.5g | 2.2g | 1.1g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 1.2g | 8g |
| Glycaemic index | 22 | 55 | 56 |
Popcorn and crisps: typical UK retail values.
We believe that innovation is key
What next?
The pearl is just the start. Our nutrition team is already working on the next wave of fibre-forward snacking, new flavours, new formats and functional twists on the humble makhana. Watch this space.
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Vegan
- Non-GMO
- Allergy friendly

