Is Lupin Flour Keto Friendly?

What is lupin flour, and is it actually keto-friendly? Find out. 

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0:00 What is lupin flour?
0:35 A deeper look at lupin flour
1:35 Is lupin flour keto-friendly?

Is lupin flour keto-friendly? Lupin flour comes from the lupin bean, which is a legume similar to a peanut. It’s non-GMO, and it has a neutral taste. It also has a great texture that’s very similar to other flours. It has been consumed in certain parts of the world for a very long time, and it’s loaded with antioxidants. Lupin flour is even very low on the glycemic index. 

In 1/4 cup (31.25g) of lupin flour:
• There are 12g of carbs
• There are 11g of fiber 
• There is 1g of net carb
• There are 2g of fat
• There are 12g of protein

Lupin flour is also unique in that it doesn’t have starch. You could actually use it in making keto-friendly pasta, bread, and cookies. 

Lupin flour also has nutrients, such as:
• Vitamin B1
• Magnesium 
• Potassium 
• Phosphorus 
• Iron 
• Zinc 
• Calcium 

Lupin flour does have some lectins and phytic acid, which some people are sensitive to. But most people shouldn’t have a problem with it. 

So, is lupin flour keto-friendly? Yes. 

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Thanks for watching! Lupin flour may make a fantastic keto-friendly choice for keto-friendly bread, pasta, cookies, and more.