Natco Phool Makhana (Popped Lotus Seeds) 100g Also called phool makhana or lotus seeds or makhanas or fox nuts or euryale ferox or gorgon nuts Phool Makhana are Popped Lotus Seeds, commonly used in Indian cooking. Phool Makhana are rich sources of B vitamins, protein and calcium, and are thought to benefit the spleen, kidney, and heart, regulate blood pressure, aid the respiratory system, help digestion, and alleviate restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia. Established in the UK in 1961, Natco Foods is an earth-loving company and a leading brand for lentils, spices, grains, nuts, poppadoms, gram flour, and chutneys. Natco Phool Makhana is particularly delicious when added to curries, or fried in a little butter and sprinkled with chaat masala spice mix.