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They go by several names. Water lily seeds. Makhana. Foxnuts. Lotus seeds. Gorgon nut. Same product. Different labels depending on where you are.

This page covers everything in one place - what they are, how to eat them, what they are not, and where to find them in Singapore.

Foundation

What Are Water Lily Seeds

Seeds from the Euryale ferox plant. Harvested, dried, and roasted until they pop.

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Foundation

Makhana, Foxnuts, Lotus Seeds. Same Thing.

All the names water lily seeds go by, and why there are so many of them.

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Context

What Water Lily Seeds Are Not

Not a nut. Not fried. Not the same as lotus flowers. Clearing up the common misconceptions.

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Practical

How to Eat Water Lily Seeds

Straight from the pouch, with tea, over oats. The most common ways and a few less obvious ones.

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Practical

When to Eat Water Lily Seeds

At a desk. On a flight. Late at night. The moments where they fit naturally.

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Comparison

Water Lily Seeds vs Popcorn

Both are popped. Both are light. The differences are worth knowing.

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Comparison

Plain Roasted vs Sea Salt

One ingredient or three. Both air-roasted. How they compare and which to choose.

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Buying

Where to Buy Water Lily Seeds in Singapore

Online, retail, and what to check before you buy anywhere.

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Practical

How to Store Water Lily Seeds

Each pouch is sealed individually. Here is what you need to know once you open one.

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Brand

How to Read a Snack Label

Most snack labels are harder to read than they need to be. A simple way to look at them.

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Try them.

Air-roasted water lily seeds. 1 or 3 ingredients. Ships within Singapore.

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Water Lily Seedsin Singapore

What Are Water Lily Seeds

Makhana, Foxnuts, Lotus Seeds. Same Thing.

What Water Lily Seeds Are Not

How to Eat Water Lily Seeds

When to Eat Water Lily Seeds

Water Lily Seeds vs Popcorn

Plain Roasted vs Sea Salt

Where to Buy Water Lily Seeds in Singapore

How to Store Water Lily Seeds

How to Read a Snack Label

Water Lily Seeds
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