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Foxnut (Makhana) Processing Plant & Machinery Solutions (Roasted & Flavoured Snacks)

Turnkey plant · Machinery · Automation · India · UAE · Thailand

Foxnut, commonly known as makhana, is a premium healthy snack gaining rapid popularity in global markets. Products such as roasted makhana, flavoured foxnuts, and coated makhana snacks require precise processing to maintain their light texture, crunchiness, and flavor.

Representative Foxnut process equipment by ART Mechatronics
Representative configuration. Final equipment and arrangement are engineered for the application.
Overview

About Foxnut (MAKHANA) processing

ART Mechatronics provides complete turnkey solutions for makhana processing plants, offering advanced systems for popping, roasting, grading, seasoning, coating, and packaging. Our solutions are designed to ensure uniform roasting, consistent flavor application, and scalable production for domestic and export markets.

How it works

Complete Makhana Process Flow

Raw Makhana Handling & Feeding

Raw makhana seeds are received and fed into the processing line.

Material Handling SystemsFeeding Systems

Ensures smooth and controlled material flow.

Cleaning & Sorting

Raw makhana is cleaned to remove dust and impurities and sorted based on size.

Pre CleanerGrading Machine

Ensures uniform processing and product quality.

Popping / Expansion

Raw seeds are popped to form the white expanded makhana.

Makhana Roasting / Popping Machine

Ensures:

  • Proper expansion
  • Uniform size
  • Desired texture
Roasting

Popped makhana is roasted to enhance crunchiness and reduce moisture.

RoasterContinuous Roasting System

Ensures consistent roasting and improved shelf life.

Grading & Size Separation

Roasted makhana is graded to ensure uniform product size.

Vibratory Grader
Seasoning & Flavoring

Salt, spices, and flavors are applied to create different variants.

Seasoning DrumFlavor Spray System

Ensures:

  • Uniform coating
  • Consistent taste
Coating (FOR PREMIUM VARIANTS)

Makhana may be coated with flavors, chocolate, or spice layers.

Coating DrumCoating Pan
Cooling

The product is cooled before packaging.

Quality Inspection

Final inspection ensures product consistency and quality.

Inspection Conveyor
Packaging (HIGH-SPEED FMCG)

Finished makhana snacks are packed into pouches or containers.

Suitable for retail and export packaging.

Machinery

Machinery Required for Makhana Processing Plant

Turnkey

Turnkey Makhana Plant Solutions

ART Mechatronics offers complete turnkey solutions for foxnut processing plants, including:

We customize solutions based on:

  • Product type (plain, roasted, flavoured, coated)
  • Production capacity
  • Flavoring requirements
  • Packaging format
Why ART

Why Choose Art Mechatronics

  • Expertise in snack and roasting systems
  • Advanced coating and seasoning technology
  • Uniform roasting and expansion systems
  • Hygienic food-grade machinery design
  • High-efficiency production lines
  • Global export capability
The machines

Machinery in a Foxnut (MAKHANA) plant

Material Handling SystemsPre CleanerGrading MachineMakhana Popping / Roasting MachineRoasterVibratory GraderSeasoning DrumFlavor Spray SystemCoating Drum / PanCooling ConveyorInspection SystemPackaging Machines
Applications

Where it's used

Roasted Makhana ProductionFlavoured Foxnut SnacksHealthy Snack ManufacturingFMCG Snack IndustryExport-Oriented Snack Units
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One partner, from design to start-up

ART Mechatronics designs, manufactures, installs and commissions your Foxnut (MAKHANA) solution with regional presence in India, UAE and Thailand.