lupin
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of lupin
C14: from Latin lupīnus wolfish (see lupine ); from the belief that the plant ravenously exhausted the soil
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Roasted and ground lupin, chickpea, malted barley, and chicory are amongst the major ingredients the company works with, along with an undisclosed natural flavouring.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2024
Katie Chetcuti, a vegan fitness coach with more than 45,000 followers on Instagram, said she uses a barley, rice, and lupin bean-based protein powder from the brand Fyta.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2024
More chefs will use what Mintel calls “climate hero ingredients” like teff, fava and lupin beans, and more diners will choose food and drink that improve their health and the planet’s.
From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
Even a pot of California poppies and arroyo lupin can provide insect food and seed for birds, Trinidad said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2021
Every petal of blue lupin is edged with white, so that a field of lupins is more blue than you can imagine.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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