Whole Mahua. Real Pachak Masala.
Soft, chewy bites of whole Mahua flower, coated in a sweet–tangy pachak masala. A tribal forest food, in the after-meal habit you already have.
🍬 Most Pachaks Start With Sugar and Salt. This One Starts With a Flower.
Most pachaks are built on a sugar-and-salt base, pressed into a hard tablet or candy. Mahua Energy Pachak begins with whole Mahua flower pieces, coated with the spices traditionally used in pachak.
- 👀 You can see the flower.
- 🤲 You can feel the softness.
- 👅 You can taste the Mahua beneath the masala.
🌳 Where a Tribal Forest Food Meets the Kitchen Masala
For generations, tribal communities of central India have eaten Mahua flowers as food: dried, cooked, pounded and sweetened into everyday and festival dishes. Pachak is the after-meal masala of Indian kitchens. Mahua Energy Pachak brings the two together: the forest flower as the base, the familiar pachak spices as the coating.
It is prepared by tribal women-led production units in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, by hand and in small batches. Mahua is treated strictly as food here: non-fermented, and never an alcohol input.
🌸 Mahua first
Mahua is the first ingredient and forms the base of the product. The flowers are kept whole.
✋ Hand-prepared
Small batches, no perfectly uniform pieces. Natural variation in shape, colour and softness is part of the product.
🚫 No shortcuts
No artificial colours, no synthetic flavours, no chemical preservatives.
😋 What It Tastes Like
Pachak masala first. Mahua sweetness after.
- Sweet–tangy flavour with a mild spice
- Soft, chewy texture with visible whole Mahua pieces
- A familiar pachak-style finish
It is not a hard candy and not a plain mouth freshener.
⚖️ Typical Pachak vs Mahua Energy Pachak
| ❌ Typical pachak | ✅ Mahua Energy Pachak | |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Often a sugar-and-salt base | Whole Mahua flower |
| Texture | Hard tablet or candy | Soft and chewy |
| What you can see | Uniform pellets | Whole flower pieces |
| Colours and preservatives | Varies by brand | No artificial colours, no chemical preservatives |
| Made by | Large-scale production | Tribal women-led units in Jashpur |
| Numbers on the page | Often not shown | Lab-tested composition, below |
🔬 The Numbers (Lab Tested)
ITC Labs, Chennai · NABL accredited
| Per 100 g | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 209 mg |
| Potassium | 461 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| 🩸 Iron | 8.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg |
| Sodium (from the salts in the masala) | 1,564 mg |
| Total sugars (natural Mahua sugars plus added sugar) | 62.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 80.9 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Energy | 344 kcal |
🧾 Ingredients
Mahua flowers, sugar, iodized salt, dry mango, black salt, dried ginger, ajwain, nutmeg, yellow chilli, clove, asafoetida, cumin, kachri, coriander seeds, mint leaves, pomegranate seeds, tamarind and black pepper.
The spices, fruits and souring ingredients are used in powdered form to coat the whole Mahua flowers.
🥄 How to Enjoy
Take a small portion and chew slowly. Follow the serving guidance printed on the pack.
- 🍽️ After meals
- 💼 At your work desk
- 🧳 While travelling, or in the car
- 🍋 Whenever you want something sweet–tangy
✅ Who it's for
- People who already enjoy pachak or saunf after meals
- Urban customers curious about Mahua as food
- Working professionals who want a desk or travel bite
- Families who want a more food-like pachak
- Anyone who enjoys mild, sweet–tangy flavours
⚠️ Who should be careful
- Anyone managing sugar or sodium intake: it contains added sugar and salt
- Anyone avoiding gluten: it contains asafoetida, which may not suit you unless the final pack confirms otherwise
- Anyone with nut allergies: it is processed in a facility that also handles nuts
- Children: use an age-appropriate portion under adult supervision
🌸 Why Mahua?
Mahua is widely misunderstood because it is so often discussed only through alcohol. Before that, it is a flower and a traditional forest food. In this preparation, whole Mahua flowers become a familiar after-meal pachak: easy to carry, easy to enjoy, and rooted in a living food tradition.
Each pack supports tribal livelihoods, ethical forest sourcing, traditional food knowledge and the continued use of Mahua as food.
🏛️ Supported by District Administration, Jashpur.
📦 Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place and keep the tin tightly closed
- Protect from moisture and use a clean, dry spoon or hand
- Natural stickiness may increase in warm weather, and the texture may firm up in cooler conditions
- Shelf life: 12 months
❓ FAQ
Is Mahua the main ingredient?
Yes. Whole Mahua flowers form the base of the product and are the first ingredient.
Does it contain sugar? Is it sugar-free?
It is not sugar-free. Sugar is used as part of the pachak preparation, and the Mahua flower also brings its own natural sugars. Lab testing shows 62.2 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Is it a candy?
No. It is a pachak-style food made with whole Mahua flower pieces and spices. The texture is soft and chewy, not hard like candy.
Is it high in salt?
The salts in the masala give 1,564 mg of sodium per 100 g. Pachak is eaten in small portions, but if you watch your salt intake, please factor it in or check with your doctor.
Is it a good source of iron?
It contains 8.8 mg of iron per 100 g, from the Mahua and the spices. Because pachak is eaten in small portions, please don't count on it as your iron source. For iron as part of your daily routine, see Mahua Nectar and Mahua Nectar Gold.
Does it help digestion?
Pachak is a traditional after-meal habit, and many people enjoy it that way. We don't make digestive-health claims. It is a food, not a digestive medicine or supplement.
Why is it called "Energy" Pachak?
Mahua is a traditional energy-dense forest food, and this pachak provides 344 kcal per 100 g from the sugars in the flower and the recipe. It is a snack, not a performance product.
Does it contain alcohol?
No. No alcohol is added, and Mahua is not fermented in this product. It is a food preparation made from whole Mahua flowers.
Is it a medicine?
No. It is not a medicine, a supplement or a digestive tablet.
Can children eat it?
It is a food product, but the portion depends on the child's age and diet. Adult supervision is recommended.
Why do the pieces look different from one another?
They are whole flower pieces, not factory-shaped candy. Natural variation in size, shape, colour and coating is normal.
When should I eat it?
It fits naturally after meals, during travel, at your desk, or whenever you want a small sweet–tangy bite.
Real Mahua. Recognisable Ingredients. Honest Sweetness.
🌸 Whole Mahua · 🌶️ Pachak masala · 🚫 No artificial colours or chemical preservatives
A familiar pachak, made from a forest food you may not have tasted this way before.