In partnership with a European plant-based engineering provider, Australian company Wide Open Agriculture is ready to commercialise its lupin fibre product.
WOA said its lupin fibre has one-of-a-kind properties of both insoluble and soluble fibre with high water and oil binding capacities.
This contributes to improved viscosity, stability, and mouthfeel. It is an alternative to traditional fibres in the dietary fibre market, which is projected to be worth US$16.3 billion by 2032.
WOA has developed a lupin fibre enriched bread as proof of concept.
WOA CEO Matthew Skinner said the team was thrilled to unveil the lupin fibre.
“This development marks a significant stride in the food industry, offering a sustainable, nutritionally superior, and versatile alternative to traditional fibres. We believe our lupin fibre will not only meet but exceed consumer expectations, reshaping the way we think about food ingredients and their impact on healthy and the environment,” Skinner said.
He aded that further commercialisation of the fibre will increase the revenue and margin potential for its production facility in Germany.
Lupin is made up of 40 per cent protein and 40 per cent fibre, so the fibre is an important co-product for delivering extra value to WOA’s Lupine Protein product, Buntine.
