Lupin Bean

USDA Organic

HACCP

Chef's Kiss

Tarwi is nature’s richest, cleanest source of protein:
- Also known as “Chocho” or “Andean Lupin,” Tarwi is an ancient superfood legume that has been cultivated at high elevations in the Andean mountains for thousands of years. 
- A member of the lupin species, it’s renowned for its unparalleled nutritional profile, health benefits, and regenerative properties. 
- Chef’s Kiss Tarwi is a single source, whole food protein powder sourced directly from the Andean mountains in Peru through an exclusive distributor partnership.

Tarwi is an unrivaled superfood protein:
- Contains over 50% protein, the highest protein content of any traditional plant-based sourced.
- Rich in gut nourishing dietary fiber and healthy omega fats.
- A complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids and is especially high in Leucine and Lysine.
- High digestible and contains no lectins and minimal amounts of anti-nutrients that affect absorption.
- Packed with minerals (like Iron and Calcium), vitamins A and B, and antioxidants.
- Contains minimal amount of digestible carbohydrates.

Tarwi is a clean, whole food protein with isolate/concentrate like protein content and functionality:
- Due to its uniquely high protein content, it requires no processing or protein extraction like traditional isolates/concentrates. 
- As a whole food protein, all of its essential micronutrients are preserved, offering a nutrient dense, single ingredient protein.
- Tarwi has a neutral taste and high bioavailability, unlike most whole food plant proteins.

Tarwi caters to a variety of dietary lifestyles:
- Gluten & Grain Free
- Keto & Low Carb Friendly
- Plant-Based
- Non-GMO
- Gut Friendly
- Paleo
- No Lectins
- Low Glycemic 

Tarwi is neutral tasting, highly versatile ingredient that can be used in the following applications:
- As the sole protein in plant-based protein blends
- As a supplement to animal proteins to create omnivore protein blends
- In sweet and savory baked goods and dry mixes
- Nutritional bars, meat substitutes, snack foods, cereals and more!
- An addition to oatmeal, puddings, and dips to enhance protein and fiber content


Tarwi Lupin Protein Powder

Organic

Conventional (Non-GMO)

Chef’s Kiss is a private, family owned Lupin business.  We are a retailer, supplier and manufacturer of Lupin based products and ingredients.  Our products are currently sold to end consumers, wholesalers, the food service industry, and other food manufacturers.  

Chef’s Kiss is on a mission to make Lupins a household staple in North America.  Our business was founded on the notion that Lupins are an unrivaled superfood that can positively impact both the planet and consumers.  The combination of its unrivaled nutritional profile, regenerative properties, and powerful health benefits make Lupins an ideal solution for the environmental and dietary related issues our world faces today.

We are pioneers in Lupin product development.  Our Co-Founder commercialized the world’s first ever Lupin pasta and Chef’s Kiss is home to the world’s first ever Lupin spaghetti.  We are also the first company to commercialize pasta made from Tarwi Lupins, which contain the highest protein content of any traditional plant in the world.  We have a deep knowledge of working with Lupins in a commercial setting as well as scaling production of various Lupin related food applications.

Chef’s Kiss works directly with Lupin farms to bring customers the highest quality, best tasting Lupin ingredients in the world.  We’ve developed exclusive supplier relationships with Lupin producers from across the globe and have made capital investments in outside entities along the Lupin value chain.  Our investments have allowed these entities to increase production and distribution of high quality Lupin ingredients.

Simply, Chef’s Kiss is your trusted partner for all things Lupin. 



This Sweet Lupin Flour comes from Western Australia and is a less costly version that is often used in cooking applications.