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Tiger Nuts

Tiger Nuts

Cyperus esculentus

Premium dried tiger nuts with a naturally sweet taste, chewy texture, and rich nutritional value.

GradeDried Export Grade
OriginKano, Katsina, Jigawa
Moisture Content≤ 10%
HS Code0714.90.00.00
ISO 22000HACCPGlobalGAPNAFDACPhytosanitary
About This Product

Sourced with care.
Processed to perfection.

Our tiger nuts are sourced from major producing areas in northern Nigeria, including Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa. Known locally as aya, tiger nuts are small edible tubers valued for their naturally sweet taste, chewy texture, and rich fibre content.

Each batch is cleaned, dried, sorted, and prepared for retail, food processing, beverage production, and bulk export supply. With controlled moisture content and dependable quality, our tiger nuts are suitable for tiger nut milk, flour production, snacks, health food blends, and other food applications.

Key Features

Dried edible tiger nut tubers with a natural sweet taste

Chewy texture with a nutty and earthy flavour

Cleaned and sorted for commercial supply

Controlled moisture content of not more than 10%

Suitable for tiger nut milk, flour, snacks, and food processing

Bulk packaging and export documentation available on request

Tiger Nuts
Technical Data

Full Specifications.

Comprehensive specifications meeting AFI, EU, and FDA import requirements. Custom specs available on request.

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Product TypeDried Tiger Nuts
Origin CountryFederal Republic of Nigeria
Production StatesKano, Katsina, Jigawa
AppearanceSmall, wrinkled, round to oval dried tubers
ColorLight brown to dark brown
TextureDry, firm, chewy, and slightly fibrous
TasteNaturally sweet, nutty, and earthy
AromaMild, sweet, and nutty aroma
Moisture Content≤ 10%
Purity98% - 99%
Foreign Matter≤ 2%
SizeSmall to medium tubers, depending on variety
UsesTiger nut milk, flour production, snacks, health food blends, and food processing
PackagingPolypropylene bags, vacuum-sealed packs, cartons, or buyer-specified packaging
HS Code (Customs)0714.90.00.00
Country of Origin MarkingProduct of Nigeria
Shelf Life12 months, depending on storage conditions
Storage ConditionStore in a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment
HS Code (Customs)0714.90.00.00
Country of Origin MarkingProduct of Nigeria

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