Tiger Nut (<i>Cyperus esculentus</i> L.): Nutrition, Processing, Function and Applications

The tiger nut is the tuber of <i>Cyperus esculentus</i> L., which is a high-quality wholesome crop that contains lipids, protein, starch, fiber, vitamins, minerals and bioactive factors. This article systematically reviewed the nutritional composition of tiger nuts; the processing method...

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Main Authors: Yali Yu, Xiaoyu Lu, Tiehua Zhang, Changhui Zhao, Shiyao Guan, Yiling Pu, Feng Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/4/601