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Tigernut Flour (also: Chufa flour | Earth almond flour | Horchata flour) — Naturally sweet, nutty. High fibre, prebiotic.

Absorbency4/5

Binding2/5

Lightness2/5

Low cross-contact risk

Category: Root, Tuber & Fruit Flours · Allergens: ⚠ NOT a tree nut despite name — safe for nut allergies. Check labels carefully, as some confusingly say 'nut'.

Primary use: Baking, horchata de chufa

Is it safe for coeliacs?

Naturally gluten-free. Despite the name, tigernut is a tuber, not a nut — safe for tree nut allergies. Check labels carefully: some packaging confusingly says 'nut'.

Region	Gluten-free status
EU	GF if certified
US (FDA)	GF if certified
Australia / NZ	GF if certified

In the kitchen

Naturally sweet, nutty. High fibre, prebiotic. Best for: Baking, horchata de chufa.

If you don’t have it

Almond flour (tree nut allergen equivalent)

Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier B · last reviewed June 2026.

Tigernut Flour

Is it safe for coeliacs?

In the kitchen

If you don’t have it

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