Hazelnuts, also called filberts, are nutritious, sweet, nutty-flavored tree nuts rich in healthy fats (monounsaturated), protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offering heart health, blood sugar control, and anti-inflammatory benefits, used widely in confections (like Nutella, chocolate), baking, and as snacks, often consumed raw, roasted, or ground

Cashews are popular, kidney-shaped seeds from the cashew tree, rich in healthy fats, protein, minerals (copper, magnesium, zinc), vitamins (K, B), and antioxidants, supporting heart, brain, and bone health

Type : Raw or Processed Cashew Kernels

Origin : India

Makhana, also known as fox nuts, lotus seeds, or gorgon nuts, are popped, puffed seeds from the prickly water lily (Euryale ferox), a nutritious staple in Asian cuisine, especially India (Bihar is a major producer). Valued for being low-calorie, high in fiber, protein, antioxidants, and minerals like magnesium, they're eaten roasted as snacks, used in sweet dishes (kheer, halwa) or savory curries

Type : Popped seeds

Origin : India

A chestnut is a large tree producing edible, starchy nuts, known for its rich brown color and historical use as a staple food in Europe and Asia, now popular roasted or in desserts, but the term also refers to a reddish-brown horse color and, informally

Macadamia nuts are rich, buttery seeds from Australian trees, known as a gourmet nut for their creamy texture and high content of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, offering benefits for heart, brain, and gut health, though their high calorie/fat content requires moderation, making them a popular snack in baked goods, chocolates, and savory dishes, especially in low-carb diets

Walnuts are nutritious, brain-shaped nuts from the Juglans tree, packed with omega-3s, antioxidants, protein, and fiber, offering benefits for heart and brain health, gut function, and blood sugar control. They can be eaten raw, roasted, or soaked (which aids digestion) and are used in baking and snacks, providing healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Eating a small handful daily is a simple way to boost overall well-being

Chilgoza, also known as pine nuts, are the edible seeds from the cones of the Pinus gerardiana tree, native to the Western Himalayas. These small, crunchy, buttery-textured seeds are rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, protein, magnesium, iron, zinc, folate, and vitamins, offering benefits for bone, heart, brain, and digestive health. They're a nutritious snack or ingredient, enjoyed shelled or unshelled in various cuisines

Dried Singhara nuts (water chestnuts) are nutritious, versatile, naturally sweet, gluten-free, and popular for snacking, cooking, and especially during fasts (Vrat/Upwas) in India, providing energy with fiber, protein, and minerals, and can be eaten whole, roasted, boiled, or ground into flour for various dishes like pooris

Brazil nuts are large, buttery-tasting seeds from the Amazon's Brazil nut tree, technically seeds but used as nuts, prized for their high selenium content, which supports thyroid, immune, and brain health, plus healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants beneficial for skin, heart, and hair, though moderation is key due to selenium levels

Coconut oil (extracted fat) and powder (dried meat) are derived from coconuts