Tarwi

We sell delicious, convenient and easy to understand products, made from Lupin Beans. Lupin is one of the world's richest natural sources of combined protein and dietary fibre, delivering double the protein of most legumes and with a very low fat and carbohydrate count. They have an incredible sustainable footprint, as they promote regenerative agriculture, grow locally, and require little water to grow. Europe depends on soya bean imports for 70% of its plant protein requirements, and we believe it is time for a change! There is a new bean on the block, and we are here to tell the world about it.

BUT WHAT ARE Lupins anyway?

Lupin is a native European legume that represents a significant alternative to soya beans - they have a really high protein content (up to 44%) and contain all the ten essential amino acids. This makes them one of the world's richest natural sources of combined fibre & protein. That's right! A new BFF to those looking for a new source of protein for their plant based meals and snacks or anyone really.

THE SUSTAINABLE Impact of Lupins

Europe depends on soya bean imports for 70% of its plant requirements & it's time for a change! Lupins fix nitrogen to the soil, which helps create a better environment for growth and survival of other plants (making it a great candidate for crop rotation). It promotes Regenerative Agriculture: not only by giving back to the soil, but also providing new sources of income to farmers. Has a very low carbon footprint when compared with other protein sources.

We've been there. So we made it our purpose to normalise access to healthier foods by creating high quality products that are full of natural flavour, convenient and easy to understand.

Our journey started with lupin beans... because we grew up eating them, and because it is the best plant protein we could find. That part was simple, finding locally sourced lupin beans less so! But we’re not the kind to give up easily. We found a worldclass lupin researcher (we're not kidding...) and a small producer of lupin beans, and got to work, knowing that it would be tough to build that value chain, but it was the right thing to do.

We know we can't create a revolution alone, so we strive to build lasting relationships with our customers, our partners and our suppliers. And because we want to do things right by everybody, we’re committed to be a purposeful business and a B Corporation (pending). We are ambitious but simple and down to earth. At the core, we are authentically human.