The Lupin Co Lupin Flakes originate from Australian Sweet Lupin (ASL) seed (Lupinus Angustifolius) and are a Legume selected specifically for the low alkaloids (low bitterness/bean/green flavour). 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 1960’s. 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 hemi-cellulose 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.
Lupin Flakes pack a seriously tasty powerful punch. Lupin Flakes have high sources of combined protein and fibre, this Aussie-grown little legume is gluten free, low GI and only 4% carbs. Plus they’re rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron. Lupin incredible!
Nutrition per 100 Gram
- Energy (per 100gm) – 1350kJ
- Protein (%) – 38 – 41
- Fat (%) – 6 – 7
-Saturated fat (% of fat) – 20
-Polyunsaturated fat (% of fat) – 45
-Monounsaturated fat (% of fat) – 35
-Cholesterol (%) 0 - Ash (%) – 3-4
- Digestible Carbohydrate (%) – 2.5-4
- Dietary Fibre (g/100g) – 36 – 39
- Calcium (mg/100g) – 110
- Sodium (mg/100g) – 30
- Potassium (mg/100g) – 810
- Iron (mg/100g) -3
- Magnesium (mg/ 100g) – 160
Amino acid profile for lupin flakes (per/100g)
- Alanine – 1.40g
- Arginine – 4.80g
- Aspartic acid – 4.50g
- Cysteine – 0.70g
- Glutamic acid – 9.00g
- Glyoine – 1.60g
- Histidine – 1.00g
- Isoleucine – 1.60g
- Leucine – 2.90g
- Lysine – 1.50g
- Methionine – 0.30g
- Phenylalanine – 1.50g
- Proline – 2.30g
- Serine – 2.10g
- Threonine – 1.80g
- Tryptophan – 0.41g
- Tyrosine – 1.60g
- Moline – 1.50g
- Cyct + Meth – 1.00g
- Tyr + Phen – 3.10g
Compositional Analysis
- Moisture (%) – 9- 10
- Water Activity (Aw) – 0.378
Food Standards Australia & New Zealand range
- Alkaloids (%) – <0.02
- Phomopsin (ppm) – <5
LORAINE –
Great Snack!! I LOVE IT!!!
jez –
Must Try!
Ciro Albanese (verified owner) –
These flakes are very tasty and easy to add to salads, soups or yoghurt to increase my protein intake.
christinemhamilton (verified owner) –
Love this product as you can make lots of dishes with them. Good also knowing that it is a good protein. Excellent service, contact and delivery of products.
Melissa Riegel (verified owner) –
Amazing products – lowest carb lupins available! The flour is great to integrate into baking to help boost the nutritional value of the flours used. This past week I made lupin tortilla chips, which are super easy and have amazing flavor. I use the lupin flakes as a side dish/ starch substitute or use it to crumb meats such as salmon or chicken.
Robert Dobe (verified owner) –
I was dubious as to how fast these would become tender. I went from the pack to a fully made (and delicious) dip in 10minutes. Ive also made a high protein lupin based tofu! They’re Fantastic and have contributed greatly to my weight loss succces!
David Fienberg | Managing Director, The Lupin Co (verified owner) –
Greetings Robert – thanks for sharing your experience with our Lupin Flakes. The Dip is certainly a popular option for the flakes as it is so easy to make. Using the flakes for Tofu just about puts you in the ‘chef’ category – :-). Very pleased to hear the Flakes have helped with your diet. All the best – David
Julia Cappello (verified owner) –
Loved them!! Please can we have more options to buy these in Perth as I can only get them online .
David Fienberg | Managing Director, The Lupin Co (verified owner) –
Hi Julia – certainly working on having the flakes ranged along with the other products in Perth. Perhaps try Health Food Stores and Independent/IGA’s. Won’t be too long and lupin products will be all over Australia – cheers – David