Hi, I am Cata - one of the founders of Tarwi. Let me quickly share with you my story.

In 2016 I decided to go vegan, but I struggled to find the perfect protein source to support my plant-based diet: a protein that would not leave me bloated like many beans do. So I rediscovered something that had been there all along: Lupins! A legume I grew up with in Portugal, commonly enjoyed with a beer in the sunshine.

I grew up thinking lupins were unhealthy because of their association with beer when, in reality, they have:
- double the protein and fibre of most legumes
- a complete amino acid profile
- little to no fat and carbohydrates
- are lectin-free (lectins are the proteins found in legumes known to cause bloating and indigestion)
- and have an incredibly sustainable footprint, as they promote regenerative agriculture, grow locally, and require little water to grow.

With a profile unknown by many, it felt like I had just stumbled upon a secret superfood. Fast forward, I roped in two close friends to create Tarwi, a brand on a mission to make simple, convenient and delicious plant-based foods that give back to the environment.

Our goal is to innovate on everyday foods using lupins!

We have 3 ranges: our Lummus (lupin-based hummus) range, our Marinated Lupins range, and our Protein Powder range.

Check out all the cool stuff we are doing over on socials @tarwifoods // tarwi.co.uk ✌️💜