Shiva Organic Phool Makhana: Fox Nut & Gorgon Nut & Popped Lotus Seeds - Direct from Farm, Rich in Antioxidants, Protein & Calcium - All Natural | Vegan | No Colors | Gluten Friendly | NON-GMO | Indian Origin, A Superfood Snacking Delight (5.29 oz) (150 Grams)

Product was chewy and stale. Tasted terrible!

I hadn't tried popped lotus seeds before ordering this product. Now I think I'll be making them a snacking staple. I've seen that they can be somewhat crunchy and somewhat chewy or spongey, and I'd say these are closer to the latter. I had some straight out of the bag and enjoyed them, but wanted to try making them crispier and adding a little flavor. I toasted them in the convection oven which got them nice and crunchy. I added anardana churan but it didn't stick to the seeds so I'll need to get an oil sprayer to spray them first. I'm glad I found these and I recommend this product.

The phool makhana came well-sealed and in perfect condition with no leaks. The makhana is puffy and big (like popped popcorn) and doesn't have a scent. It tastes a bit nutty and earthy, but mostly neutral (like rice cakes). The texture starts as crispy but quickly becomes soft and a bit gummy. I think oxygen absorbing pouches would have helped this. They're nice but would be better if they were fully crispy.

Taste terrible!

When I got this in a large plastic bag, it was soft and chewy, not crunchy. Disappointing.