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 (mg/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