What are Tiger Nuts? Tiger nuts, unlike what the name suggests, are actually not nuts; they are tubers. Also known as yellow nutsedge, these small, wrinkled tiger nuts were part of the original Paleo diet. The tiger-striped exterior earned the tiger nut its name and is about the size of a chickpea. Its taste is similar to a coconut or almond, being mildly sweet and starchy (I was very surprised by the taste when I tried it myself!). These tough nuts have various health benefi