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Flavoured makhana and sattu added to BRICS summit welcome kits
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 12:17 PM
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India’s welcome kits for the upcoming BRICS summit will feature seasoned makhana and protein‑rich sattu, showcasing indigenous snacks to visiting leaders.
New Delhi – The Ministry of External Affairs announced that the official welcome kits for delegates attending the next BRICS summit will contain flavored makhana and sattu, two staple snacks from the Indian subcontinent. The inclusion aims to give visiting heads of state a taste of regional cuisine while highlighting home‑grown products.
Makhana, also known as fox nuts, is a low‑calorie, gluten‑free snack that has gained popularity for its crunchy texture and health benefits. Sattu, a roasted gram flour, is prized for its high protein and fiber content and is a traditional energy source in several Indian states.
By placing these items in the kits, officials hope to promote Indian agricultural produce on a global platform and create market exposure for small‑scale farmers who cultivate the raw materials. The move also underscores cultural diplomacy, using food to foster goodwill among the BRICS nations.
The kits, prepared under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will be packaged in eco‑friendly containers and distributed to the delegations upon arrival at the summit venue.
Makhana, also known as fox nuts, is a low‑calorie, gluten‑free snack that has gained popularity for its crunchy texture and health benefits. Sattu, a roasted gram flour, is prized for its high protein and fiber content and is a traditional energy source in several Indian states.
By placing these items in the kits, officials hope to promote Indian agricultural produce on a global platform and create market exposure for small‑scale farmers who cultivate the raw materials. The move also underscores cultural diplomacy, using food to foster goodwill among the BRICS nations.
The kits, prepared under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will be packaged in eco‑friendly containers and distributed to the delegations upon arrival at the summit venue.