Michael Mosuwaifo
Founder and Owner, House of Tigernut
For Michael, a sociologist by trade, the House of Tigernut journey began in Nigeria. Michael’s mother was an entrepreneur with a knack for business who pulled him into the kitchen and helped him rediscover his love for entrepreneurship. Tiger nuts are not actually nuts at all; tiger nuts are tasty and nutritious tubers Michael had enjoyed eating as a child. Tiger nut milk, or “chufa,” is a non-dairy milk alternative that tastes great and is high in fibre and protein. Michael began producing and selling tiger nut milk in Nigeria. After moving to Canada in 2018, he saw an opportunity to share the many health benefits of tiger nut milk and snacks in his new home. He began growing awareness at local farmers’ markets and educating Canadians on this unique and versatile superfood. With House of Tigernut, Michael creates sustainably sourced products that support Nigerian tiger nut farmers and fair trade while helping consumers support their healthy lifestyles.
Fair Trade Chufa Nuts from Farm to Fridge
While living in Nigeria, founder Michael Mosuwaifo was involved in tiger nut milk production and sales. He worked with every aspect of the tiger nut supply chain, from farm to finished product. With House of Tigernut, he ensures every supply chain link reflects his values of balance and fair trade. This includes sourcing chufa nuts from Nigerian farmers at fair market prices, using the highest quality ingredients, ensuring products are preservative- and additive-free, locally producing and bottling his tiger nut products in Colborne, and storing them in a commercial kitchen in Mississauga. House of Tigernut is proud to be a part of the Canadian food industry and excited to help create a healthy and sustainable industry going forward. The result is a product you can enjoy on every level.
Our Guiding Values
At House of Tigernut, our values are a lens that guides everything we do. They remind us why we started and help us decide where to go next. They are specific enough to drive action but broad enough to impact every aspect of how we do business. Our core values include:
• Supporting Nigerian tiger nut farmers by paying fair market prices and working closely with them to maximize current opportunities while building new ones.
• Committing to fair trade not only in our relationship with tiger nut farmers but also in how we source all our ingredients and support local production and distribution
• Honouring food as medicine and sharing the curative powers of food by providing nutrient-dense products that support a healthy lifestyle. Our tiger nut drinks and snacks are preservative-free, gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free—but full of fibre and packed with protein and flavour.
What’s next for
House of Tigernut?
Our tiger nut drink is delicious – creamy, nutty, and subtly sweet. It tastes familiar but, simultaneously, like nothing you’ve tasted before—the same with our snacks. Chufa nuts are gluten-free, preservative-free, nut-free, and dairy-free. Imagine the possibilities.
We’re excited by the benefits and potential of tiger nuts. From protein powders to skincare products—this powerhouse ingredient is just getting started.
If you’re excited too, check back often to see what we’re doing.
