Makhana grades: a wholesale buyer’s guide

Buyers will encounter names such as 3 Sutta, 4 Sutta, 5 Sutta, 6 Sutta and 7 Sutta, alongside Thuri or powder listings. Sutta labels are used to describe size grades, but a label alone does not specify every quality characteristic of a lot.

Check the exact product name and grade on the listing. Do not assume a universal millimetre specification, food certification or origin certification from the grade name alone. Ask for the specification and supporting documents you need for your business.

• Size and uniformity: Agree the expected size range and consistency rather than relying only on a grade label.

• Whole and broken pieces: Clarify whether the lot is whole makhana, a mixed lot or a broken/powder product.

• Appearance and moisture: Review the sample and discuss colour, dryness and any quality requirement before buying.

• Units and quantity: Compare the same listed unit and confirm available quantity. The platform minimum for regular, custom and bulk orders is 100 kg.

• Delivered cost: Listed prices are not automatically an all-inclusive delivered price. Confirm applicable fees and transport in the order flow.

A sample helps you assess whether a particular supply suits your use. Buyers can request samples through their account; availability and eligibility follow the platform’s sample rules. A sample request is separate from the 100 kg minimum for regular, custom and managed bulk orders.

If you need a combination of grades, a custom order lets you specify product percentages from one farmer, subject to stock and a total quantity of at least 100 kg. For coordinated sourcing, use the managed bulk request instead.

Compare listed rates across products and districts. Check when a price was last updated and confirm the final specification with the team; a larger grade name does not by itself guarantee a particular price or quality outcome.