Spicy World Lupini Beans Dry Large 2 Pound Bulk Bag (32oz) - High Protein Legume, Vegan, Authentic

Yes, these are quite bitter. But the answer is to prepare them properly.Soak for 24 hrs. Then boil, w/ a change of water mid-boil, for 2.5 hours. Then start soaking. The trick is to change the water frequently, 3, 4, 5, 6 times a day. Even more; let them soak for an hour or 2 then change the water when you pass by the kitchen counter. The more you change the water, the faster the result.Also, make sure the water to bean ratio is high; that is, cover them with lots of water when you soak. Leave 3 or 4 " of water above the beans.Do all this, and you'll sweet beans in 4-5 days.

I knew these were bitter. I knew they had to be soaked to get the bitterness out. So I soaked them for five weeks. I changed the water at least once a day. Most days twice. I didn't miss a day. They got just a little bit better, so I decided to try a recipe.They were still so bitter I threw both pans out.I used half the bag the first time. Now I'm soaking the other half. They've been soaking for a week. And they are still bitter. I have no idea how long it's going to take, I'll just say it's the last bag of this brand I'll ever buy.They were, at best... a waste of half my money.Again, I knew they were going to be bitter. But the recipes only call for 10 days soaking. So these are ultra bitter. There is something wrong with them. Even after five weeks, they are so bitterRead the label. They are toxic. They don't make that clear enoubh.

Great product

I love lupini beans, but can't find them in general markets. I. So happy that Amazon carries these. The quality is top notch. Easy to prepare, and I'm never disappointed in the size or flavor.

Delicious after 24 hour soak, 1:45 hr boil & 6 days soaking in salt water, changed water every day..

Great price

THE TOXIN WARNING IS IN VERY SMALL PRINT ON THE BAG AND DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHS OR DESCRIPTION.The product is not return eligible so I felt deceived by the seller. My concern was that a consumer can easily overlook the warning label and there are no safe preparation instructions given. This is a “You had better know what you are doing” kind of product. I complained directly to Amazon who did refund my purchase price. I also asked them to make corrections on the photos and the description. As of September 2025 has not made the requested safety corrections. They told me to donate them if I wished, but needless to say, I did not choose to pass on the risk.Lupini beans cannot be prepared like other beans. If they are improperly prepared, they are toxic. Take this seriously. If you do not understand the process thoroughly, purchase commercially prepared beans in the desired form.

Heard great things and the benefits of eating lupini beans, so I wanted to try them. After this experience cooking them, I will not buy them again. First, it takes forever to soak them (to remove their inherent bitterness). I soaked these for 5 days, changing out the water twice a day. And I literally cooked them for 2 days (not continually). After the 5 day soak, I decided to finally cook them. Started with cold water, brought them up to a good simmer, and after about 5 hours, they started to get tender (keeping in mind it had already soaked for 5 days). I tasted it after the 5 hour cook time, and it was extremely bitter. I had read that this is common, and I'm also used to eating bitter greens and bittermelon as well, but this took the cake. So I decided to drain all the water, and started the cooking process again like I did the first time, bringing it up from cold water and cooking it out again, hoping to purge some of that bitterness out. I drained the water and added cold water to it, then decided to let it soak for several hours. I basically did this for about 2 days, repeating the cooking process and soaking process several times. Eventually, it finally got to a point where most of the bitterness was purged, but not completely, so I stopped cooking it further. The product resulted in a bean that was creamy, and still slightly bitter, but I don't think the benefits of eating this bean, and the labor I put into it is worth it.