Our tiger nuts come from traditional, certified organic cultivation in Niger. They're grown using only natural rainfall, with no additional irrigation. This natural growing method combined with abundant summer sunshine gives the small tubers their rich nutrient profile and distinctive sweet and nutty flavour. Tiger nuts thrive particularly well in dry climates, making them a popular local food. The decision to forgo additional irrigation is also a deliberate one, helping to protect the surrounding environment from water scarcity. The tiger nuts aren't roasted, but gently sun-dried instead, preserving their full raw quality and the complete spectrum of valuable compounds.
Our supplier is a family-run business with over 20 years of history, formed as a cooperative of many experienced smallholder farmers from the region. The company not only protects the environment but also supports local social development through wages that significantly exceed the industry-standard minimum wage.