Tiger nuts are an edible tuber that grows at the root of sedge plants. They look like small pieces of potatoes, but are light yellow inside, sweet in taste, and rich in fiber. They are a natural, nutritious snack. Tiger nuts are rich in nutrients, especially high in fiber, vitamin E, and a variety of minerals, making them an important part of many healthy diet plans. Not only can this nut be eaten raw, it can also be baked, made into flour, or pressed into oil. The oil extracted has a unique aroma and rich nutrition, and is often used in cooking and as a nutritional supplement. In addition, tiger nuts have become a common ingredient in some traditional candies and desserts because of their natural sweetness and crunchy taste. In recent years, with the growing demand for healthy food, tiger nuts have gained wide recognition for their diverse applications and superior nutritional value.
1. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, proteins and multiple amino acids, supporting comprehensive nutritional needs.
2. Rich in calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamins and dietary fiber, it promotes good health.
3. The oil yield is as high as 30-40%, which has extremely high processing and utilization value.
4. Multi-purpose: can be eaten raw, stir-fried or deep-fried, tastes sweet and delicious.
5. The cake residue after oil extraction is naturally sweet and fragrant, and is a high-quality raw material for pastries, brewing soy sauce, vinegar and wine.
6. The residue can be used as high-quality livestock feed and utilized throughout the entire industry chain.
1. Oil crops: Tiger nut seeds have a high oil content and can be used to extract high-quality edible oil, which is suitable for cooking and food industry. The extracted oil is similar to olive oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, and is good for health.
2. Food ingredients: Tiger nuts can be eaten directly or processed into powder and used to make various foods, such as bread, pastries, biscuits and plant milk. They have a unique taste and nutritional value.
3. Animal feed: The nutritional components of tiger nuts are suitable for use as animal feed, providing high energy and protein, which helps to improve feeding efficiency.
4. Health care: Because they are rich in fiber and other nutrients, tiger nuts are also used to produce health products, which help improve digestion and cardiovascular health.
