Lupin/Lupine Beans
Names
Arabic: ترمس (Termis), ترمس أبيض (White Lupin)
English: Lupin, Lupine beans
Scientific Name: Lupinus albus (White Lupin)
Botanical Description
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
Growth: Annual plant (50-150 cm tall)
Leaves: Palmate (hand-shaped)
Flowers: Pink/white/blue clusters
Pods: Hairy pods containing 3-6 seeds
Main Varieties
White Lupin (Lupinus albus): Most common
Yellow Lupin (Lupinus luteus)
Narrow-leaf Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius)
Health Benefits
✓ Highest plant protein (35-40%)
✓ Rich in fiber (30-40%)
✓ Naturally gluten-free
✓ Regulates blood sugar (low GI)
✓ Mineral-rich (iron, magnesium, zinc)
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes control: Contains arginine
Cholesterol reduction: Fiber & proteins
Gut health: Probiotic properties
Traditional medicine: Anti-parasitic
Cultivation Methods
Climate: Temperate (10-25°C)
Soil: Sandy, well-drained (pH 5-7)
Planting:
Egypt: November-December
Irrigation: Minimal (drought-tolerant)
Harvest: After 120-150 days
Used Parts
Soaked/boiled seeds: After bitterness removal
Lupin flour: In baking
Protein extracts: In supplements
Active Compounds
Alkaloids: Lupinine, sparteine (toxic before soaking)
Proteins: Conglutin
Fibers: Especially insoluble
Amino acids: Arginine, lysine
Minerals: Iron (5mg/100g)
Export details to all parts of the world
Lupine Beans for export
Drying: Natural sun drying and
industrial drying
Packaging: Bags
Package Weight: 20 kg
Container: 20-foot container
Sorting and Packing: Automate
