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White Lupin

Also known as: white lupine

Low concern

A protein- and fiber-rich legume. Lupin is a recognized food allergen in the EU; bitter varieties contain alkaloids that must be removed by debittering.

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What it is

Seeds from the white lupin plant (Lupinus albus), a legume traditionally consumed in Mediterranean cuisine.

Whole-food legume; eaten pickled or used as an ingredient in lupin flour, snacks, and protein products.

Why it's flagged

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What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard food legume; subject to general FDA food regulations.

European Union — EFSA

Recognized as a food allergen requiring labeling under EU Regulation 1169/2011; alkaloid content evaluated by EFSA.

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