Posted by Don Amaro
Tremoços (White Lupins) the Wonder Bean
White Lupins (Tremoços) is presented here in Madeira as an appetizer with having a beer at a bar (Taska) on the island.
White lupins (Lupinus Albus) belongs to the Fabaceae family and are traditionally grown in the Mediterranean countries. Australia is the largest producer in the world. The dry grain Lupine is toxic and contains a number of Alkaloids that has a bitter taste, and so these are only edible after boiling in water and salt.
On nutritional point of view, these yellow beans are almost the same level as a steak. It has three times more protein and two times more Phosphor than cow’s milk. White lupins are high in Fibre, vitamins B and E, Calcium, Potassium, Iron and Omega 3. Furthermore, the low starch content makes it an excellent ally in controlling the level of blood sugar and a good companion for low-fat diets. It has also healing properties to stimulate the renewal of skin cells. In short, it’s a real wonder bean!
Posted by Don Amaro on Madeira Blog on 3 February 2011.
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