Brief Botany and History
Tiger nut is quite a funny name for a tuber with such a succulent endocarp. The tuberous rhizomes come from sedge grass, (cyperus esculentus lativum). However, the name was derived from its milky-almond-coconut taste and the tiger-like striped exocarp of the tuber. Sometimes it appears fresh and succulent other times, shrunken and unappealing.
This pebble-sized tuberous rhizome has been a rich source of life-changing nutrients, this we’ll discuss in more detail later, for now, let’s take a brief peek into its history.
Tiger nuts have been serving humanity for over 4,000 years according to America’s first tiger nut company CEO, Jack Sims. Can you believe that? That such a rich tuberous rhizome had its debut American company( Supreme Peeled) in 2013. Although several companies have sprouted in the United Kingdom and Canada.
Nutrition and Health Benefits
I promised to show you six tiger nut combos, before that let’s see the nutritional big deal of the highly carved and sorted tiger nut.
In Nigeria, its juice is called Kunu Aya, Horchata de Chufa in Spain, check out these super amazing health benefits.
Rich In Protein
This builds muscles and provides required immune system balance.
Rich In Unsaturated Milk(Lactose Intolerant)
Non fatty milk is a healthy protein source with zero worries for the lactose intolerant.
Rich In Soluble Fibre
This aids digestion and gives bulkiness to stool, and incredibly helps with weight loss.
Rich In Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium
The presence of these nutrients cuts down free radicals and oxidants thus slowing down the ageing process.
Rich In Essential Amino Acid(Arginine)
This helps in cutting down blood pressure level.
Low In Calories and Fat
This helps to keep the heart in good condition because of the absence of cholesterol.
Research has shown that tiger nut also helps in boosting libido and other froms of sexual health.
What Are The Acceptable And Healthy Edible Forms of Tiger Nut?
The tiger nut can be eaten fresh, but in its raw state, it contains anti-nutrients like phytates, oxalates, saponins, and tannins. This reduces the level of vitamins your guts can absorb.
So, tiger nuts can be soaked overnight, boiled, sun-dried or even toasted which depends on your preference. Good news is the nutritional value remains unchanged.
Six Tiger Nut Combo, The FifthWill Shock You
Tiger Nut+Dates+Coconut
This is the most common combination in the game of tiger nut drink, your taste buds will love forever if you happen to add almonds and ginger in trace quantity to the combination
Tiger Nut Flour
Tigernut flour comes in handy while baking, it is made from leftover pulp after from the drink. Bakers say it’s like using almond flavour. Maybe you should try it out one day.
Tiger Nut Cookies
Tiger nut cookies are yummy as aforementioned it adds a touch of almond like taste and an entirely different chewiness. For gluten-free options it is your pick.
Tiger Nut bread
Tiger nut flour helps give the bread a light feel and a chewy
Tigernut Ice cream
Lactose intolerant fellows would go down well with non-dairy ice cream, which doesn’t taste or creamy but the tiger nut non-dairy ice cream is rich and more healthy.
Tigernut Pancakes
For gluten-free pancakes that bind well, with the needed breakfast lightness and nutrition, try out tiger nuts.
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