About Organic Tiger Nuts
Not strictly a nut, this grass root node is packed full of carbohydrates.
Tiger Nuts (Chufa Nuts) were one of the first domesticated crops, Tiger Nuts have even been found stored in the tombs of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. The Tiger Nut is a member of the sedge family and is actually a herb and has a sweet nutty taste slightly reminiscent of almonds Tiger Nuts grow in the ground much like Peanuts. The Tiger Nut has many names; Yellow Nut Grass, Earth Almond, Rush Nut, and the Florida Almond. in Spain, where it gets the name chufa the Tiger Nut is used to make a delicious drink.
Tiger Nuts are high in protein, calcium, iron, thiamine, and phosphorus. Perfect as a treat and a fantastic carp bait for fishing.
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