Mattisson Organic Tiger Nut Flour
This gluten-free tiger nut flour from Mattisson is a plant-based product. It is organic and contains no nuts. Tiger nuts, also known as earth almonds or chufa, are edible tubers. With its ivory color and naturally sweet flavor, this flour adds a delightful taste to all dishes. It serves as an excellent substitute and alternative to gluten-containing flours.
Tiger nuts have a strong nutritional profile. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that offer a wide range of health benefits:
- Source of plant protein
- Promotes digestion
- Supports healthy immune responses
- Strengthens bones
- Regulates blood sugar
- Maintains muscle and nerve function
- Provides higher energy levels
- Improves sleep
- Aids in weight loss and management
- Enhances memory and cognitive function
The Mattisson tiger nut flour consists of 100% organic tiger nuts. These tubers are cultivated in West Africa, where they have been valued for their nutritional properties for centuries.
As a superfood, tiger nut flour is rich in calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, vitamins C and E, and folic acid, as well as unsaturated fats and proteins. It is low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for paleo and ketogenic diets and high in fiber and antioxidants.
With its rich nutritional value, this flour is an excellent addition to a healthy, balanced diet.
It is believed to help with weight loss by reducing blood sugar spikes and keeping you feeling full longer than equivalent-calorie foods. As a prebiotic, it promotes the growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract.
Tiger nut flour is an easy and versatile ingredient to use in the kitchen. Its advantage is that it can be added to both sweet and savory dishes, making it a simple ingredient to experiment with. The possibilities are endless – for baked goods like banana bread, muffins, and cookies. It also complements crispy tempura wonderfully. With a pleasant, natural sweet flavor, it allows for reduced sugar usage in recipes.
Moreover, tiger nut flour can be mixed with other flours or foods, such as turmeric, maca root, and chia seeds.
This flour is an accessible way to enrich your diet with essential nutrients and fiber, nourishing the body and maintaining overall well-being.
Nutritional Values:
| Nutritional Values: | Per 100g: | % of NRV* |
Energy | 1809 kJ/ 435 kCal | |
Fat | 23.6 g | |
| Of which saturated | 4.8 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 39.2 g | |
| Of which sugars | 15.5 g | |
| Protein | 4.9 g | |
| Fiber | 23.3 g | |
| Salt | 0 g | |
| Phosphorus | 270 mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 19% |
| Iodine | < 0.1 mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 915 mg | 46% |
Copper | 0.27 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 105 mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.4 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin E | 80 mg | 667% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
Usage Recommendations: Suitable for incorporation into dishes and baked goods.
Note: Should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children!
Expiry and Batch: Marked on the packaging.
Manufacturer: Mattisson Healthstyle, Netherlands
