COMPANY THE TIGERNUT PRODUCTS BIO TIGERNUTS TIGERNUTS & HEALTH NEWS CONTACT US Tigernuts Oil Tiger Nuts Oil This is a high quality oil extracted by a cold, virgin process in order to ensure that it retains all the unique qualities of the Tigernut itself. Tigernut oil was first used by Egyptians 4000 years ago in preference to olive oil. The oil is golden brown in colour and has a rich, nutty taste. Tigernut oil is a fantastic component of beauty products. It has a high oleic acid content and low acidity, and so is excellent for the skin. PROPERTIES OF TIGERNUTS OIL High content of oleic acid (Monounsaturated fat acid which has a bigger resistance to chemical decomposition). Content in polyunsaturated fatty acid (linoleic acid & linolenic acid) enough to cover daily minimum needs (around 10 gr). High content of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol). Higher oxidative stability than other oils, due to its content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and gamma-tocoferol. TERAPHEUTIC PROPERTIES OF TIGERNUTS OIL Reduces “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and increases “good” (HDL) cholesterol. Reduces levels of triglycerides in blood. Reduces risk of formation of bloody clots and produces dilatation in veins, preventing arteriosclerosis. Positive effects on digestive secretions (gastric, pancreatic and biliar), due to high content of oleic acid, the most powerful stimulator of production of Colecistokine (Responsible for digestive secretions). Stimulation of the absorption of calcium in bones and the production of new bony material, due to short and medium chain fatty acids, oleic acid and essential fatty acids. Effective against skin alterations, aging process, etc, due to its elevated contents of Vitamin E, which activates microcirculation of skin. Recommended for infants and the elderly because of its content in Vitamin E and the antioxidant effect of it in the cell membrane. Recommended for those dieting due to the high occurrence of Vitamin E. Helps to fix the embryo in the uterus and increases fertility of men and women, due to its high contents of Vitamin E. Avoids oxidation of lipoproteins, also called transporters of cholesterol in blood (related to the development of cardiovascular illness), and other substances (related to the development of some kinds of cancer). APPLICATIONS FOR THE TIGERNUTS OIL COSMETICS The INCI nomenclature of the product for the cosmetics industry is “Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil”. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY Reduces levels of cholesterol and is has a high content of oleic acid. TEXTILE INDUSTRY To waterproof textile fibres. If you prefer, we can provide you with oil obtained from organic tigernuts. ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE - TIGERNUTS OIL ACIDITY: 0'4 / YIELD: 15 % Average values at informative level OTHER TIGERNUTS PRODUCTS THE TIGERNUTS Tigernuts are small tubers. They are used in many different ways … Read more » TIGERNUTS FLOUR Tigernut flour has a unique sweet taste, which we found ideal for different uses … Read more » SKINNED TIGERNUTS After years of research and develpment, we have managed to peel the tigernuts … Read more » PEELED TIGERNUTS New and entirely mechanical peeling process that removes the outer coating of Tigernuts … Read more » Home » PRODUCTS » TIGERNUTS OIL WEB INDEX HOME COMPANY THE TIGERNUTS PRODUCTS BIO TIGERNUTS Tigernuts & Health NEWS CONTACT US PRODUCTS TIGER NUT TIGERNUTS FLOUR SKINNED TIGERNUTS PEELED TIGERNUTS BIO TIGERNUTS SLICED TIGERNUTS DICED TIGERNUTS Buy TIGERNUTS OIL CONTACT Apartado Correos 169 E-46183 – Valencia Fax: +34 96 274 02 49 info@tigernuts.com Legal Terms Cookies Privacy policy BLOG Click here to visit all our blog posts. These are our latest posts: Tigernut drink: an alternative to milk 有機老虎堅果 有机老虎坚果 © 2000-2021 TIGERNUTS TRADERS, S.L. P.O. BOX 169 - Av. La Pobla de Vallbona 39 - E46183 LA ELIANA (VALENCIA), SPAIN We use proprietary as well as third party cookies in order to improve our services and to display ads related to your preferences by analysing your browsing habits. If you continue to browse, we consider that you consent to their use. You can change the settings or obtain more information at our cookie policy. Accept all cookies Functional only View preferences