Tiger+Nut

The Tiger Nut in Ancient Egypt


 * Egyptian Name:**

//Giw, W'h,// or //Sni-t//

According to Zohary and Hopf, the Tiger Nut ranks among the oldest cultivated plants of ancient Egypt. Its cultivation in ancient times seems to have remained totally or almost totally an Egyptian specialty. Rich in oil and minerals, the tiger nut was eaten raw and made into bread and cakes. A wall inscription from the tomb of Rekhmire describes the preparation, in which the nuts were dried, ground into a meal, mixed with honey, and baked. Tiger nuts are often mentioned in mortuary offerings.

The Nuts of Ancient Egypt