What is a “tigernut” and why is it allowed on AIP?Tigernuts win the prize for having both the most interesting and misleading name I have ever encountered. They have nothing to do with tigers or any part of their anatomy, nor are they nuts at all. They are actually very small root vegetables that originate in Africa and may have made up as much as 80% of our Paleo ancestors’ diet! They are currently cultivated in West Africa and in Spain, but I suspect that as more people learn of their nutritional content and versatility, this will expand.You can get whole and sliced tigernuts, but my favorite way to work them into my diet is by using the flour. It has a lovely texture and works will in all sorts of recipes, whether you are looking for a crispy or a moist texture. It also performs well with egg replacements, which makes it ideal for AIP baking. And I have discovered that it is a very good substitute in recipes that call for almond flour, which gives you many more options in the world...
