Makhana (Euryale ferox) as a Functional Food

Cultivation, Chemistry, Processing, and Commercialization

Tanmay Sarkar, Manoj Kumar

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443444227
• Subtopic: Microbiology
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Makhana (Euryale ferox) as a Functional Food: Cultivation, Chemistry, Processing, and Commercialization is the first comprehensive book dedicated to exploring the scientific, technological, and nutritional dimensions of this traditional aquatic crop. As Makhana gains global recognition as a nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and low-calorie superfood, there is an urgent need for consolidated knowledge on its cultivation, processing, and commercialization. Currently, scattered information limits innovation, product development, and market expansion. This volume aims to fill that gap by providing a detailed, multidisciplinary resource for researchers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs. The book covers a wide array of topics, including botanical classification, cultivation practices, genetic improvement, post-harvest handling, traditional and modern processing techniques, nutritional and phytochemical analysis, and value-added product development. It also discusses packaging, quality standards, safety, regulatory aspects, and market trends, offering a holistic understanding of Makhana from farm to consumer. Waste valorization and industry opportunities are also explored to promote sustainability and economic growth.Makhana (Euryale ferox) as a Functional Food serves as an essential reference for advancing scientific research, fostering innovation, and supporting sustainable utilization of this underexploited crop. It provides the knowledge and tools needed for developing health-promoting products and expanding Makhana's global market presence, benefiting farmers, industry stakeholders, and consumers alike. - Provides in-depth knowledge on Makhana cultivation, processing, and value-added product development - Supports innovation and sustainability in utilizing this underexploited aquatic crop - Offers comprehensive insights into nutritional, phytochemical, and functional properties of Makhana - Guides industry professionals on quality standards, safety, and regulatory aspects for market success - Promotes global awareness and market expansion of Makhana as a functional superfood

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1. Introduction to Makhana (Euryale ferox Salisb.): Botanical, historical and cultural significance
• Chapter 2. Taxonomy, morphology, and growth ecology of Euryale ferox
• Chapter 3. Agro-climatic requirements and cultivation practices of makhana (Euryale ferox Salisb.)
• Chapter 4. Genetic diversity, breeding, and crop improvement strategies in makhana (Euryale ferox Salisb.)
• Chapter 5. Postharvest handling, drying, and storage of makhana seeds
• Chapter 6. Traditional and modern processing techniques for Makhana popping
• Chapter 7. Physicochemical properties of Makhana seeds and popped kernels
• Chapter 8. Nutritional composition and health benefits of makhana
• Chapter 9. Phytochemicals and bioactive compounds in Euryale ferox: extraction, characterization, and application
• Chapter 10. Starch chemistry and functional properties of makhana flour; protein quality and functional attributes of makhana, fatty acid profile and lipid stability in makhana products
• Chapter 11. Makhana plant protection measures and nutrient requirements for successful crop production
• Chapter 12. Makhana processing waste valorization
• Chapter 13. Decoding makhana bioactives: Proteomic discovery, physiological relevance, and storage stability
• Chapter 14. Value added product development using makhana (snacks, flour, bars, etc.)
• Chapter 15. Packaging technologies and smart packaging for makhana-based products
• Chapter 16. Safety, quality standards, regulatory aspects, and value chain opportunities in makhana processing and export
• Chapter 17. Makhana industry landscape: Market trends, sustainability, innovation, and future prospects
• Index