Andean lupin
A tropical plant. In Papua New Guinea it grows in high altitude regions at about 2,600 m. It has cold resistance. In the Andes they grow from 2,000 to 3,850 m altitude. It does not do well under high humidity and cannot tolerate drought at flowering. It requires 350-800 mm rainfall. It can grow in arid places.
Also known as:
Altramuz, Ccequela, Chochito, Chocho, Chuchus, Lupino, Pearl lupin, South American lupin, Tarvi, Tarwi, Tauri
Synonyms
- Lupinus cruckshanksii Hook.
- Lupinus tauris Hook.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Vegetable
Where does Andean lupin grow?
Found in: Africa, Andes, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Central America, Chile, Colombia, East Africa, Ecuador, Ethiopia, India, Mexico, North America, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Peru, South America, Tanzania, Venezuela
Notes: Cooked seeds are 20% protein. There are about 200 Lupinus species.
Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. An important traditional crop in the Andes.
Growing Andean lupin
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Rates of 100-120 kg per hectare are used. The seed is broadcast.
Edible Uses: The seeds are soaked overnight and the water discarded, then the beans cooked. CAUTION: The seeds contain poisonous alkaloids which are bitter, before soaking and washing. Varieties free of alkaloid are available. Up to 15% of lupin flour has been added to bread flour. The seeds are used in soups, stews and made into flour.
Production: The growing cycle varies between 150 and 360 days. Average yields in the Andes are 300-600 kg per hectare although yields from 3,500 kg to 7,000 kg are possible.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pods and Seeds | 399 | 37.8 | - | - | - | - | 9.5 |
| Seeds | 411 | 38.4 | - | - | - | - | 8.2 |
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