| Lupinus Mutabilis |
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''Lupinus mutabilis'' is a species of Lupin grown in the Andes for its edible Bean . Vernacular names include '''tarwi''', '''tarhui''', '''chocho''', '''Andean lupin''', '''South American lupin''', or '''pearl lupin'''. The bone-white seed contains more than 40% Protein and 20% Fat and has been used as a food by Andean people since ancient times, especially in Soup s, Stew s, Salad s and by itself mixed with fried Maize . Like other legumes, its protein is rich in the Essential Amino Acid Lysine . It has a soft Seed Coat that makes for easy cooking. It may have not been more widely used because it is bitter due to some Alkaloid content. However, the alkaloids are water-soluble and can be removed by soaking the seeds for some days in water. Average protein content is 46% (varying between 41 and 51%) and average fat content is 20% (varying between 14 and 24%) The protein digestibility and nutritional value are reportedly similar to those in Soybean s. EXTERNAL LINKS |