Lupini beans or lupins are legumes that are popular across the Middle East, Europe and throughout Mediterranean countries.
Because of their abundant amino acid profile, lupins can be used as a meat substitute. Between their high protein and fiber content, and low amount of carbs, lupins make an excellent plant-based protein option.
While most of North America hasn’t caught on yet, manufacturers like CK Ingredients are working to make them more accessible—and commonplace.
The ingredient firm offers LuPro Lupin, an item that has become one of the company’s top sellers. But the success didn’t happen over night.
“CK has been devoted to growing this market for six years now. Innovation takes time to launch and needs to be adaptable to be a solution to consumers’ problems that are hard to articulate in the early days,” explained Michael Chernyak, president of CK Ingredients. "It’s our #1 opportunity at the moment."
The ingredient is pretty versatile, finding its way into everything from bakery products to snack bars to plant-based meat and smoothie mixes, just to name a few.
So what’s holding the bean back?
“It’s general lack of awareness, as well as a relation to the peanut family (allergen),” said Chernyak. “Until recently, no raw material supplier has taken on a pioneering effort—we’re now doing that and awareness/interest is growing rapidly. ‘Free from’ companies are taking a pass for the moment, however, we have a very large number of projects with food companies who are fine with the peanut association.”
Ingredient firm on lupin beans: "It's our #1 opportunity at the moment" - NutraIngredients-usa.com
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