Ground Tiger Nuts

Tiger nuts are not nuts but small, edible tubers of the sedge plant Cyperus esculentus. They grow in the ground and are typically harvested, washed, and then dried. They have a slightly sweet, nutty flavour and a chewy texture when raw, becoming softer when cooked or soaked.

Tiger nuts are used as a source of fibre and nutrients, and for their slightly sweet flavour. They can be eaten raw, roasted, or ground into flour. In packaged foods, they are often found in confectionery, baked goods, and plant-based dairy alternatives.

Tiger nuts are a food ingredient, not a food additive, and therefore do not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. They are a source of dietary fibre, resistant starch, and various minerals. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.