A short guide to tiger nuts: where it comes from, how Moroccan homes use it and what to keep in mind.
Tiger nuts (حب العزيز)
Tiger nuts are small sweet tubers eaten soaked as a snack or in sellou.
How to use: As part of varied meals, in normal cooking amounts.
The story of tiger nuts at the Moroccan attar
- In the souks of Fes, Marrakech and Essaouira, the attar (herbalist-grocer) displays herbs, spices and oils in sacks and bottles.
- Tiger nuts is one of the products Moroccans have known for generations, with ways of using it passed down in families.
- Names vary by region, between Arabic, Amazigh and Darija, but the customs are similar.
- Today the same traditional products come with clear labels and home delivery.
What to check before buying tiger nuts
- No returns, except damaged or wrong items reported within 48 hours with a photo and order number.
- Read the product page carefully: size, ingredients, origin and how to use.
- Compare sizes: larger for daily use, smaller for a first try.
- With us it's cash on delivery across Morocco: you pay only when you receive your order.
- Combine tiger nuts with other products: 10% off 2, 15% off 3 or more, free delivery from €13.75.
Making room for tiger nuts in your habits
- Add tiger nuts to one meal a day as part of a varied diet.
- Watch how your skin or hair responds and stop if any irritation appears.
- Keep it simple: one or two regular steps beat many irregular ones.
General precautions
- Moderation first; herbs do not replace a varied diet.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and anyone on medication: ask a doctor first.
- Patch-test oils and skin products on a small area; avoid the eyes.
- Store cool and dry, out of reach of children.
Please note: this is cultural and general content, not medical advice; see a doctor if needed.
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