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Cyperus esculentus is a crop of the sedge family widespread across
much of the world. It is found in most of the Eastern Hemisphere,
including Southern Europe, Africa and Madagascar, as well as the
Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
Tiger nuts arent really nuts; they are tubers that grow under the
soils surface. Also known as yellow nutsedge, tiger nutsedge or
earth almond, tiger nuts have been used for many centuries and
remain extremely popular all over the western hemisphere.
Archaeologists conclude that evidence hints at this food being used
in the Paleolithic era
Rich In Fiber
Tiger Nuts are packed with high fiber content around *3%, which is
indeed a considerable amount. In a study conducted in ***9 by the
University of Miguel Hernandez, Orihuela, Spain, it was found out
that **0g tiger nut flour contains around *0 g dietary fiber,
especially the insoluble dietary fiber which is much higher than
other popular fiber sources such as rice bran, oats, apple,
cabbage, carrots, pears, Chia seeds and jack beans.
2. A Healthy Substitute For Lactose Intolerance
Milk derived from Tiger nut is a healthy option for those who
cannot drink cows milk due to lactose intolerance. Tiger nut milk
is free from lactose, and hence anyone can drink this milk, which
is rich in calcium and supports bone building and growth in young
children. This milk contains highest nutrition and fat content
among all the other non-milk substitutes.
3. Rich In Vitamins E And C
Recent studies suggest that tiger nuts are loaded with vitamins and
minerals, especially vitamins C and E and potassium and phosphorus.
Yogurt made by mixing cows milk with tiger nut milk has been found
to be exceptionally high in these vitamins and other nutrients.
