Tigernuts are largely unknown and especially their nutrients are not widely known. In Spain Tigernuts are closely linked to the production of horchata (tigernuts milk), this sweet drink has not been given the attention they actually deserve.
However, several scientific studies have found in these tubers all elements and nutrients that should be consumed in order to pursue a healthy life.

Besides eating tigernuts whole, a delicious wholesome non-dairy milk can be made out of them. It is called Kunnu Aya in Nigeria and Chufa de Horchata in Spain. Tigernut milk is white, sweet and creamy. Although tigernut ‘Cyperus esculentus’ is not a nut, it is a tuber but milk is extracted from it like any nut milk.

Benefits Of Tigernut Milk.

1. Treatment of erectile problems.
Tigernut are packed with vitamin E which is essential for fertility in both men and women.

2. Treatment of Digestive Disorders
Most herbalists recommends tigernuts for patients who suffer from indigestion, flatulence, diarrhoea and constipation, because of the digestive enzymes present in it.

3. Help In controlling diabetes
Tigernuts contain vast amount of insoluble fiber which helps to lower pH of high glycolic index in starchy foods.

4. Rich ln insoluble Fiber.
Studies have shown that 100g of tigernut flour contains 60g of dietary fiber which is much higher compared to other natural sources of fiber like apples, carrots, pears, rice and oats.

5.Rich Source Of Vitamin E and C

Vitamin E and C which is known to be a good antioxidant helps to protect against damages caused by free radicals in the body.
Yogurts made with tigernuts milk are normally preferred because of the abundance of these nutrients in it.
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