A technical procurement breakdown for FMCG brands, supermarket retail packers, and international container importers. Learn how diameter, moisture content, optical sorting, and bulk density determine commercial grade pricing.
In traditional Indian agricultural trade, Suta (सूत) is a fractional unit of length equal to 1/8th of an inch (approx 3.175 mm). In the Phool Makhana mandi trade of Bihar, the "Suta" rating denotes the effective diameter of the popped fox nut seed after drum sizing and optical screening.
| Commercial Grade | Diameter (mm) | Puff Color & Appearance | Moisture Limit | Primary Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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⭐ 7-Suta Jumbo Handpicked
Top Export Grade
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> 22 mm (approx 7/8") | Bright pearl white, round spherical, <1% black spot | ≤ 4.5% Max | Global Container Exports, Premium D2C Brands, Gift Packs |
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🌾 6-Suta Classic Grade A
High Volume Standard
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19 mm – 22 mm | Even creamish-white, uniform size, <3% black spot | ≤ 5.0% Max | Supermarket Retail Sacks, Wholesale Kirana Distribution |
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📦 5-Suta Commercial Grade
Flavored Roasting Grade
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16 mm – 19 mm | Medium sized pops, crisp texture, slight ovality | ≤ 5.5% Max | Industrial Roasting, Seasoned Fox Nut Barrels, Trail Mixes |
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🔬 Industrial Kani / Tukda
Processing Raw Material
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Broken / Split (< 14 mm) | Broken pieces, full nutrition retained, crunchy | ≤ 5.5% Max | Makhana Atta (Flour), Protein Powders, Kheer, Baby Foods |
At Mithila Super Roots' processing facility in Bangaon (Saharsa), we combine traditional seed sieving drums with Japanese multi-CCD optical color sorting technology. Here is why this matters to wholesale purchasers:
Mandi prices fluctuate based on daily seasonal arrival in Saharsa. Connect directly with our operations desk for real-time truckload quotations.
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