Tiger nuts are not nuts at all. They are actually a small root vegetable (Cyperus esculentus) that originated in Egypt and have been cultivated for over 4,000 years as one of humanity’s oldest foods. Tiger nut flour is made by roasting tiger nuts and milling the roasted tubers into a fine powder, creating a naturally sweet, nutty-flavored flour that’s completely allergen-free.

Tiger nuts are edible tubers rich in magnesium for muscle and nerve function, zinc for immune support, vitamin E as a powerful antioxidant, and prebiotic fiber that specifically feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Prebiotic fiber is a type of indigestible fiber that passes through the small intestine and ferments in the colon, feeding the probiotics in our gut and promoting a healthy microbiome. The fat composition is 73% monounsaturated fat, primarily oleic acid, the same heart-healthy fat found in olive oil. Monounsaturated fats can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood, which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Additionally, tiger nuts provide resistant starch, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, along with natural enzymes that aid digestion. The flour has a naturally sweet taste due to its natural sugars, making it an excellent substitute for traditional flours in desserts. However, the high level of carbohydrates (about 19 grams per quarter cup) keeps its remix ranking higher than #5.