Western Australia unveils next generation superfood in Dubai

The government of Western Australia, in partnership with Lupin industry, unveiled lupin, described as the next generation superfood, at the Gulfood Manufacturing show, in Dubai and has brought this to the GCC region.  
Scientific research has put this high protein, high fiber, legume as a sure contender to becoming a superfood. 
Western Australia has been the largest producer of the lupin crop, representing 85 percent of the world’s production.
Lupin has the potential to provide natural defense against all the common risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  
Western Australia Trade Office (WATO) Commissioner Pankaj Savara stated: “We chose to partner with the industry to help fight chronic lifestyle induced illness in Gulf countries like diabetes and heart disease. Lupin is an effective and versatile partner for healthy living with its ability to boost the nutritional value of main food commodities like bread and pasta. “WATO is currently hosting and supporting the Lupin industry from Western Australia during this event.
Lupin is also classified as a functional food. One of its many functional properties is locked in the traits of lupin proteins — mainly its neutral taste and ability to blend with water and oil.” 
“In essence lupin, as a health and functional food commodity, can meet the needs of the health and wellness food market as well as specialty food markets like vegans and vegetarianism, gluten-free, and lactose-free,” added Pankaj.
Since its introduction to Australia in the 1960s, lupin has helped Australian farmers with crop rotation cycles as it enriches the soil with nitrogen and phosphorous. This rotation supports the sustainability of major crop productions like wheat and barley. This process further yields lupin grains. These grains are traditionally used as stock feed for sheep and cattle. 

Source: Arab News