matalaalkaloidisten
Matala-alkaloidisten is a Finnish term that translates to "low-alkaloid" and is most commonly used in the context of lupine (Lupinus spp.). It refers to specific cultivars or species of lupine that have been bred or selected to contain significantly reduced levels of toxic alkaloids. Wild lupine species are often rich in alkaloids, which can make them bitter and poisonous to livestock and humans.
The development of low-alkaloid lupine varieties, sometimes referred to as "sweet lupins," has been crucial for
Alkaloids in lupine, such as lupinine and sparteine, are bitter-tasting compounds that can cause neurological and
The term "matala-alkaloidisten" therefore signifies a lupine variety that has been made safe for broader agricultural