Tiger nuts is a root vegetable, also referred as a nutsedge and NOT a nut like it name implies. It also known as Chufa, Chufa nuts, Chufa seeds. Its scientific name is Cyperus esculentus. tiger nuts grow like peanuts, so under ground in the warmer climate of the continent of Africa and Spain. Above all, tiger nut is a superfood, a hidden gem.
Tiger nuts are naturally sweet, crunchy because of their high fiber content and have an almond a coconut taste.
Tiger nut is a superfood because of its nutritional value. Tiger nuts are rich in vitamins, minerals, fibers, prebiotics, and antioxidant. It is Vegan, AIP and Paleo friendly, Nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and GMO-free making it suitable for the whole family.
Fiber
An ounce of Tiger nuts contains 10 grams of Fiber which is 40% of Daily Value.
Iron
Iron transports oxygen in red blood cells to produce energy. Tiger nuts has 10% Daily Value, making it a healthier choice than red meat.
Vitamin E
A handful of Tiger nuts has as much vitamin E as 6 avocados (alpha and gamma tocopherol) which prevents ageing.
Potassium
100 grams of Tiger nuts has more Potassium than 100 grams of Banana. Important for kidney and heart function, heart, and muscle.
Healthy Fats
The high content of oleic acid in Tiger nuts has positive effects on cholesterol, thereby, preventing heart attack, thrombosis, and activates blood content of soluble glucose.
Magnesium
An ounce of Tiger nuts contains 8% of Daily Value, supporting brain and heart health, thus easing inflammation in the body.
Tiger nuts have a high prebiotic content. Prebiotics are the fuel for the probiotics that lies in your stomach, thus promoting a healthy gut. We cannot digest prebiotics, but certain beneficial microbes can and energize the probiotics to give you optimal digestive health.
- Improve mineral absorption
- Modulate immune system and satiety
- Reduce occasional constipation, diarrhea
- Promote metabolic health (insulin resistance, healthy blood lipid levels)
- Help with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
- Reduce risk of allergy
Tiger nuts can be eaten numerous ways. Raw, out of the bag, boiled, roasted, soaked before eating, or germinated. Depending on what recipes you are planning to make, choose what suits you best. Our Granola, Butter, and smoothie mix are the perfect addition to your breakfast, snacks, and dessert routine.
Tiger nuts mainly fall into the low carb, AIP (Autoimmune Protocol), Paleo, Vegan and Vegetarian diet. Due to its nutritional profile, this diet is suitable for the whole family. Patients on dialysis should consult their health care provider before consuming tiger nuts because of its high potassium content.
Our tiger nuts are sourced in Africa where it is mostly grown. Although we do not have the Organic, non-GMO, and Paleo Certified seals as a small business, our products are Organic, non-GMO, and Paleo certified. We carefully screen all our batches for aflatoxins, Aspergillus Species, and any other bacteria harmful to human.
All our products are free of nuts, gluten, soy, seeds, or corn
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