Makhana is not a lotus seed. Makhana comes from Euryale ferox, a prickly water lily in the family Nymphaeaceae; lotus seed comes from Nelumbo nucifera in the family Nelumbonaceae. A botanical, agricultural and culinary comparison of two plants that are constantly confused, checked against primary sources.
Avocado oil shows up on more snack packaging every year. This guide covers what avocado oil is, which snack categories use it, how to read an oil label so you know what you are actually buying, and where AshaPops fits. It compares categories rather than naming brands. The short version on AshaPops, stated plainly: depending on the flavor, AshaPops products use extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil. The brand does not use canola, sunflower, or other seed oils. What Avocado Oil Is Avocado oil is pressed from the flesh of the avocado, which makes it a fruit oil rather than a seed oil. It is roughly 71% monounsaturated fat (oleic acid), the same type of fat that predominates in...
Ten crunchy snacks compared as popcorn alternatives, by preparation, texture and what each food actually is, with the Nutrition Facts panel for popped water lily seeds.
Makhana, or popped water lily seeds, comes from the Euryale ferox plant grown in Bihar, India. Here is what it is, how it is made, and how it is eaten.
