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Eating Lupins – You Should Know That

Caution: You should never eat lupins from the garden!

An important note in advance: Lupine is not just lupine.

  • The ornamental plant from the garden or the plant by the wayside is poisonous – both leaves and seeds.
  • These plants contain toxic alkaloids. Consumption can lead to death. You should definitely not eat this type of lupine or even parts of it.

Sweet lupine – healthy and nutritious

The sweet lupine, on the other hand, is not only edible but also very healthy.

  • The lupins suitable for consumption are a special breed, the sweet lupine. The alkaloid content of this plant is so low that it is not dangerous.
  • The name does not come from the fact that the plant tastes sweet. It only marks the difference between the poisonous plant – this tastes bitter. The sweet lupine, on the other hand, has a nutty taste.
  • This healthy option is high in protein, minerals, and fiber. They are also low in calories, low in fat, and free of lactose and cholesterol. The properties make the lupine a healthy food – but only the sweet lupine.
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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 25 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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