Abstract: The body homes of pure tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) were determined with a moisture content of 41.20% and 16.40% on a wet substrate. The physical homes of tiger nuts, additionally called chufa and ground almonds, include various aspects of their appearance, texture, size (usually ranging from 1 to 2 cm in diameter), shape (normally round or slightly rectangular), color (commonly brown), smell (smooth and delicate aroma), taste (sweet and nutty taste with diffused earthiness), density (especially dense due to their strong composition and small size), water observation (ability to absorb water), composition (rich in vitamins, healthy fats, together with dietary fiber), storage balance (while beautifully stored in a cool, dry area, they have an amazing shelf life), harvest and processing (normally harvested by rooting the whole plant), and culinary use (used in exceptional culinary applications including snacking , baking and as part of liquids). it could range entirely based on factors including different tiger nuts, growing conditions, and processing techniques. Tiger nut is the tuber of Cyperus esculentus, which is a healthy crop that carries 3.28-8.45% protein, 22.14-40.92% lipid, 23.21% starch.26%-12% fiber.2, vitamins (including Diet E and Diet C), minerals (along with iron, magnesium and phosphorus) and bioactive elements.
Author: Monika
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