what is lupin
Lupin (also spelled lupine) is a legume belonging to the same plant family as peanuts. Lupin beans are a traditional food in Mediterranean cuisine. Lupin beans are eaten whole and also used to make ingredients such as lupin flour and lupin protein.These ingredients are often used in baked goods and pasta, including gluten-free products.upin is a common food in some cultures in Europe and Asia, where it is labeled on foods as an allergen, but is just now becoming more available in the United States, where consumers may not be aware of the potential allergenic risk.