Tiger nuts

1 kg of tiger nuts

Get to know tiger nuts

Tiger nuts are the edible tuber or root of the herbaceous plant cyperus esculentus, and although they are popularly known as the main ingredient in horchata, they are increasingly being used for various purposes thanks to their excellent nutritional properties.

They are rich in fiber, lipase and amylase enzymes, starch, and amino acids, helping to improve intestinal transit. They also contain unsaturated fats and antioxidants (vitamin E and C), which promote good cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

They can be used to make horchata, eaten raw, used to make gluten-free flours, mixed into smoothies or yogurt,......