Australian Sweet Lupin (ASL) can be used in lots of daily foods – baking, making hummus/dips, beverages/smoothies, pancakes…you name it and you can use this flour as a very high protein kitchen essential, with over 40% protein and less than 4% digestible carbohydrate. A
ll of our Lupins are from the species, Lupinus angustifolius which is a very different species to bitter (Alkaloids) tasting South American and some European lupin species.
Following over 60 years of non-GMO adaptation, the ASL is a versatile and truly naturally sweet lupin flour, without the sugar.
Approx 95% of all sweet lupin is grown in Australia and of this, over 85% is grown in Western Australia (WA). Classic breeding comes from Mediterranean varieties which were introduced to WA during the early 1960s.
Our lupins are harvested from the above-ground pods formed on the plant, cleaned and sized on-farm, followed by careful removal of the outer husk (lupin hull) which is mainly hemicellulose fibre. Then follows a triple colour analysis to make sure we have only the beautiful golden lupin endosperm.
A multiple dry size reduction process then follows with the final step being to produce delicate and versatile flakes. The process is all done at a temperature not exceeding 36C, measured throughout the process by laser thermometers.
Lauren Kirby (verified owner) –
Excellent product for an even better price! High protein (40%), high fibre (40%) and so easy to cook with. Incredible value for only $7/kg and much lower fat than soybeans. Lupin is a new staple in my kitchen pantry!
David Fienberg | Managing Director, The Lupin Co (store manager) –
Hi Lauren – thanks for the feedback on our Lupin products. We try really hard to maintain our value for money proposition and spread the news on Australian Sweet Lupin. Your help is most appreciated. All the very best. David