Tigernut Flour
Paleo • 100% Plant-Based • High Fibre
what is a tigernut?
I’m not a nut!
I’m an ancient root vegetable that hails from West Africa. I have a creamy, sweet taste and people tell me I’m a natural aphrodisiac. My tiger-like outer coat gives me my name and makes me look good naked.
what is a tigernut?
I’m not a nut!
I’m an ancient root vegetable that hails from West Africa. I have a creamy, sweet taste and people tell me I’m a natural aphrodisiac. My tiger-like outer coat gives me my name and makes me look good naked.
what is tigernut flour?
Tigernut flour is a grain-free, nut-free alternative to regular flour. It is naturally sweet, which means you can halve the amount of sugar/sweetener that a recipe recommends!
Compared to almond flour, it is more than 25% lower in calories and more than 40% higher in fibre. Compared to regular gluten-free flour it is over 25% lower in carbs!
why are we are nuts about tigernuts?
1. tigernuts boost immunity
They are rich in Vitamin C and have a high level of antioxidants that neutralise free radicals in our body, boosting overall health.
2. tigernuts keep you full for longer
They are high in resistant starch (a fibre) and arginine (an amino acid). The combination balances your blood sugar and can aid weight loss. BONUS!
3. tigernuts enhance your gut health
They contain digestive enzymes, which help break down food for better nutrient absorption and the resistant starch, acts as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of good bacteria.
4. tigernuts are natural aphrodisiacs
They are known to increase libido and for generations have been used as aphrodisiacs in many African countries.
