Story Summary: The data reflect that the species studied display a high protein content fluctuating between 23. Moreover, the protein digestibility of these lupins is high (between 82% and 89%) and is also similar to that of other legumes and cereals. The study concludes that L. luteus, L. hispanicusand L. cosentiniicontain the proteins with the best nutritional properties and that the amino acid composition of the latter species is the most balanced. Legumes as a source of proteinsLegumes, together with cereals, represent the main source of vegetable proteins in the human diet. Despite the above, the consumption of legumes has decreased in recent years, especially that of autochthonous and locally-distributed species. The legumes of the Lupinus species are no exception to the problem. For the conservation and expansion of these local crops, we need to continue studying their characteristics as a source of food,, says Vioque, who emphasizes that research like this confirms the interest in studying populations of wild species, cultivated or not, so that they can provide seeds with good nutritional properties. Journal reference:Elena Pastor-Cavada, Rocio Juan, Julio E. Pastor, Manuel Alaiz y Javier Vioque. Analytical nutritional characteristics of seed proteins in six wild Lupinus species from Southern Spain….Read the Full Story

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