The protein content of lupin seeds ranges from 30 to 40 g/100 g with an amino acid composition comparable to that of soy bean. Although lupin seeds are mainly used as a feed, they are acquiring increasing importance as a source of vegetable proteins for human consumption in many countries. Hence, increased consumer awareness on health issues has produced a dramatic and fast-growing demand of plant protein food products. In particular, lupin proteins are receiving attention in terms of health benefits, particularly in relation to a number of conditions now known as ‘metabolic syndrome’ which includes a cluster of factors such as, obesity, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and elevated blood cholesterol