The edible, delicious and highly-nutritious seeds of Eurayle ferox plant Foxnuts, also known more commonly as makhana in India, are often considered to be a nutrient and vitamin rich alternative to the traditional snack of popcorn. Foxnuts are high in mineral content and loaded with antioxidants. They are believed to significantly improve kidney and liver functioning and their calcium and magnesium rich makeup make them a superfood. And they are extremely delicious to boot!