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 followed the elaborate instructions, soaking and rinsing many times for four days. Had to cook them in the pressure cooker for 1 1/2 hours. The taste was terrible. I have eaten lupin beans before and really liked them. Thus had almost a chemical taste, very bitter. I would never buy these again.

I do my own soaking. Still experimenting and learning. Best to soak small batches at a time. Lots of water and muscle involved.

Simple to grow. Directly sown in the garden.

Exactly as described. When sorted there was very little waste. I believe there were only 3 that I discarded. N my opinion this is a very good brand.

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 bitter Read the label. They are toxic. They don't make that clear enoubh.

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.

I see a high number of negative reviews because of the warning label/bitterness. If you prepare lupini beans properly, there’s no need to worry. It’s not hard to prep them - you just need patience. These are dried beans, not ready to eat. Give yourself 5-10 days to prepare them before eating - there are plenty of websites with instructions. This is a healthy, tasty snack that people have enjoyed since ancient times!