<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Tiger nut is a plant generally underutilized in many parts of the world where it grows mostly as a weed. It is loved by children and many adults for its milky sugary taste, without most consumers being aware of its nutritional and health benefits. The level of awareness on the importance of this wonderful and greatly enriched plant is indeed very low. This review is aimed at expounding some of the advanced scientific researches which authenticated the folk reports on the therapeutic potential of the plant. Research findings which present potential application of this wonderful plant in food industry, pharmaceutical formulation, agricultural production and biofuel generation are also elucidated.</p></abstract>

Tiger nut is a plant generally underutilized in many parts of the world where it grows mostly as a weed. It is loved by children and many adults for its milky sugary taste, without most consumers being aware of its nutritional and health benefits. The level of awareness on the importance of this wonderful and greatly enriched plant is indeed very low. This review is aimed at expounding some of the advanced scientific researches which authenticated the folk reports on the therapeutic potential of the plant. Research findings which present potential application of this wonderful plant in food industry, pharmaceutical formulation, agricultural production and biofuel generation are also elucidated.

Tiger Nut as A Functional Food, Pharmacological and Industrial Agent: A Mini Review

Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja

Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science

Annals of Science and Technology

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Tiger nut is a plant generally underutilized in many parts of the world where it grows mostly as a weed. It is loved by children and many adults for its milky...

Tiger Nut as A Functional Food, Pharmacological and Industrial Agent: A Mini Review

Published Online: Jul 06, 2020

Page range: 31 - 38

Received: Feb 16, 2020

Accepted: May 02, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ast-2020-0004

Keywords
Tiger nut, phytochemicals, antioxidants, biofuel, aphrodisiac

© 2020 Abiola F. Adenowo et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Tiger Nut as A Functional Food, Pharmacological and Industrial Agent: A Mini Review

Published Online: Jul 06, 2020

Page range: 31 - 38

Received: Feb 16, 2020

Accepted: May 02, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ast-2020-0004

KeywordsTiger nut, phytochemicals, antioxidants, biofuel, aphrodisiac

© 2020 Abiola F. Adenowo et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Tiger nut, phytochemicals, antioxidants, biofuel, aphrodisiac