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Tiger Nut

Not a nut at all, but the ancient Egyptian tuber behind Spanish horchata.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
400Calories
4gProtein
60gCarbs
24gFat
33gFiber
19gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Resistant starchfiberhealthy fatsvitamin Eminerals

Best for these goals

Horchata and snacking

How to use it

Soaked and blended with water and cinnamon into horchata de chufa; eaten dried as a chewy snack or milled to flour

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

A tuber, not a true nut — usually safe for nut allergies, but confirm sourcing. Soak before eating; very fibrous.
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