CHOCHO BEANS 101
A Superbean Machine
For millennia, the Andean area of South America has relied on lupin beans, commonly referred to as chochos (pronounced chō-chōs), for nourishment. Lupin beans are a low-calorie, low-carb food that has more protein, fiber, and calcium per calorie than soybeans, almonds, beef, or chicken. Consuming lupin beans regularly can also reduce the spike in blood sugar that occurs after eating other foods.
Please note that some people with peanut allergies may be sensitive to lupin beans because peanuts are legumes.
How to Eat Lupin Beans
Go Green with the Lupin Bean
Our lupin beans are grown with care in Ecuadorian soil. Lupin bean plants fertilize soil by adding nitrogen, reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizers derived from fossil fuels. They also have alkaloids that protect them from pests. Following their harvest, the beans are soaked and rinsed in water for days to remove these alkaloids.
From there, the beans are marinated with sea salt and vinegar. Packed with plant-based protein, the lupin bean is an excellent substitute for resource-demanding animal-based protein.
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