1. Geographic Indication & Provenance (GI Registration No. 696)
Mithila Makhana is legally recognized and safeguarded under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999:
| GI Application / Registration No. | 696 |
| Statutory Classification | Class 31 (Horticultural Produce) |
| Registered Proprietor / Owner | Mithilanchal Makhana Utpadak Sangh |
| Year Granted | August 2022 |
| Certified Region of Origin | Mithila region of Bihar (including Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Saharsa, Katihar, Samastipur, and Sitamarhi) and contiguous wetland basins |
Bihari Makhana commits that 100% of our raw and roasted Fox Nut lots are cultivated and harvested exclusively within this certified Mithilanchal geographic perimeter, working hand-in-hand with registered farmer cooperatives.
2. Zero Chemical Bleaching
We strictly avoid the use of sulphur dioxide (SO2) or chlorine chemical bleaching agents. Our seeds obtain their natural ivory-white appearance exclusively through clean water washing, natural sun-curing, and artisanal mallet popping.
3. Farmer Fair-Trade Commitment
We work directly with local harvesting Mallah families, ensuring fair, transparent pricing and supporting the sustainable preservation of wetland aquatic ecosystems.