1. The Origin Story: "Sons of the Soil"
Makhana isn't just a business for us. It’s our heritage.
Popana was born in Saharsa, Bihar—in the heart of the Mithila region, which produces 90% of the world’s finest Fox Nuts. For generations, we watched our local farmers harvest these white gems from the ponds, only to see them shipped off, repackaged by city brands, and sold back to us at premium prices.
We asked ourselves: Why can’t a world-class brand rise from the very soil where the crop grows?
So, we built Popana. No middlemen. No compromise. Just the freshest, biggest, and crunchiest makhana, straight from the source to your hand.
2. The Mission: "Making Healthy Cool"
For too long, Makhana was seen as "fasting food" or something only grandmothers ate. We wanted to change that. We believe healthy food shouldn't be boring. It should have Zing.
Enter Mak-Z.
Our mascot, Mak-Z, represents our spirit. He’s rooted in tradition but wears sneakers. He represents the modern snacker who wants the protein of a superfood but the flavor of a cheat meal.
3. The Popana Promise
We are fighting the "Air-Filled Packet" culture.
More Crunch per Pack: While others give you 50g, our standard home packs are 85g. We believe in generous snacking.
Roasted, Never Fried: We use state-of-the-art slow-roasting technology. You get the crunch without the oil guilt.
Farm-to-Foil: By processing locally in Bihar, we ensure that the time between harvest and roasting is minimized, locking in a freshness you can taste.
4. Founder’s Note
"We started Popana with a simple vision: To put Bihar’s superfood on the global map, not just as a commodity, but as a cool, premium brand that India is proud of. Whether you are grabbing our ₹50 trial pack or stocking up with our Home Pack, you are supporting a chain that empowers local farmers and delivers honest nutrition."
5. The "Stat Bar"
100% Roasted
0% Trans Fat
Born in Bihar
Loved Pan-India
