Lupins Supplier — Wholesale Sweet Lupin Seed
Lupins are a high-protein, low-starch legume grain used in animal feed, aquafeed and food ingredients. FUSHKOV GCG supplies sweet lupin seed to feed manufacturers and processors worldwide on Incoterms 2020 terms.
What lupins are
Lupins are the seeds of several Lupinus species. Compared with other pulses they contain more protein, typically about 30–40% on a dry basis depending on species, very little starch and a high share of fibre, much of it in the thick seed coat. Wild lupins are bitter because of their alkaloid content; the commercial crop consists of "sweet" varieties bred for low alkaloid levels, which are checked for food and feed use.
Types of lupins
Typical specification (reference)
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture, max | 13.0% |
| Protein (dry basis) | 30–40%, typical, depending on species |
| Alkaloids | As specified in the contract |
| Admixture / foreign material | As specified in the contract |
| Damaged and split seeds | As specified in the contract |
| Live insects | Free |
| HS code | Confirmed by the customs declarant for the specific product |
Reference values for typical commercial grades. The final specification is fixed in the contract; the final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
Main uses and markets
Most lupins are used in animal feed: as a protein and energy source for ruminants, in pig and poultry rations and, often dehulled, in aquafeed. In food, lupin flour, flakes and protein are used in bakery products and plant-based foods, and white lupins are eaten as pickled lupini beans in Mediterranean countries. Australia is the largest producer and exporter; other producing countries include Poland, Germany, Russia, Chile and South Africa.
Packaging and logistics
Feed lupins are usually shipped in bulk, while food-grade and dehulled product moves in big bags or 25–50 kg bags, often in containers. Transport is by sea, rail or multimodal routes.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
Frequently asked questions
What are sweet lupins?
Sweet lupins are varieties bred for a low alkaloid content, which makes them suitable for food and feed without the debittering needed for wild, bitter lupins.
Are lupins an allergen?
Yes. Lupin is a declared food allergen in the European Union and some other markets, and products containing it must be labelled accordingly.
Why are lupins used in aquafeed?
Dehulled lupin kernels offer high protein, almost no starch and good pellet-binding properties, making them a useful plant protein for fish and shrimp feed.
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