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Meet MakhanaMindful snacking rooted in tradition.

Makhana is the seed of the water lily — a traditional Indian food that has been enjoyed for generations.

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Available in 4 flavours

What are Water Lily Pops?

Meet MakhanaMindful snacking rooted in tradition.

A speckled ceramic bowl heaped with white puffed makhana on linen
From water lily seed to everyday snack

Makhana is the seed of the water lily — a traditional Indian food that has been enjoyed for generations.

Cultivated in ponds and lakes, particularly across eastern India, Makhana has a long history in Indian food culture and Ayurveda, where it is regarded as a sattvic food associated with purity and wholesomeness.

For much of the Western world, Makhana is still relatively undiscovered. But that is changing.

Sage & Seeds is here to introduce this humble Indian ingredient to a new audience — bringing its tradition, versatility and satisfying crunch to modern snacking.

Rooted in eastern IndiaSimple, satisfying crunch

The journey behind the crunch

More than a snack.A labour of love.

Artisan hands roasting makhana in a traditional iron kadhai

What looks simple in a packet has a remarkable amount of work behind it.

Makhana is traditionally harvested from water and goes through a careful process of cleaning, drying, roasting and popping before it becomes the delicate, crunchy snack we know today.

The process is labour-intensive and relies on human skill, patience and care.

Even the occasional natural dark mark you may see on a Makhana pop can be part of the traditional popping process.

This isn’t just another bag of chips or popcorn.

It’s Makhana — brought to you by people, process and patience.

Cleaned
Hand harvesting lily seed from water with water lilies
Dried
Raised wooden tray drying makhana seeds under the sun
Roasted
Makhana seeds roasting in a traditional iron kadhai over wood fire
Popped
Artisan hand pointing at a puffed white makhana pop

Our Story

Not a demographic.A mindset.

A mother preparing a nourishing makhana snack in a sunlit home kitchen
Clean · Nourishing · Honest

Sage & Seeds was born from a desire to step away from the conventional corporate path and build something more meaningful.

“With a personal passion for nutrition and food science, and the everyday realities of being a working mom, I found myself constantly searching for nutritious yet convenient food options. While fresh food is often the ideal choice, preparing it from scratch takes time—something busy families don’t always have. I began to wonder: What if packaged foods could offer the same thoughtful balance of nutrition, quality, and convenience? What if we could make better everyday food choices without compromising on nourishment or spending hours in the kitchen?”

The answer led me to Makhana (Water Lily Pops).

Simple, versatile and rooted in a rich Indian tradition, Makhana felt like the natural place to begin.

But Sage & Seeds is about more than one snack. It is built around a simple belief: the things we choose to bring into our lives should be honest, clean, nourishing and wholesome.

Makhana is our first product. It is only the beginning.

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Four flavours. One wholesome snack.

Designed as an individual serving of Makhana.

Himalayan Pink Salt

Simple. Clean. Classic.

30 g · CHF 3.49

Classic Salt & Pepper

Classic with a peppery kick.

30 g · CHF 3.49

Indian Masala

A timeless favourite with a little more kick.

30 g · CHF 3.49

Cacao Crunch

Guilt-free sweet indulgence.

30 g · CHF 3.49

Delivery

We currently ship directly to you.

From our family to your pantry, delivered with care.
Shipping costs are added at checkout.

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