Tiger Nuts – Chufa / Yellow Nuts – Cyperus esculentus
• Botanical Name: Cyperus esculentus L., an edible tuber from the Cyperaceae family. Tiger Nuts are small dried tubers known for their wrinkled texture, naturally sweet taste, and chewy bite after soaking.
• Also Known As: Tiger Nuts, Chufa, Yellow Nutsedge Tubers, Earth Almonds, Tigernut, Tiger Nut Seeds, Hab Al Aziz, and Cyperus esculentus Tubers.
• What It’s Known For: A traditional pantry ingredient used in soaking recipes, tiger nut milk, horchata-style drinks, smoothies, breakfast bowls, flour mixes, snacks, and traditional sweet preparations.
• How to Use: Rinse and soak before use to soften. Use soaked Tiger Nuts for drinks, milk-style preparations, smoothies, blending, grinding, snacking, or recipe-based preparations.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Carefully selected Tiger Nuts packed without added colors, artificial flavors, fillers, or preservatives. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.