Edestin (also known as Edistin) is a globulin legumin protein that is found in hemp seeds.

Upon treatment with sulphuric acid, legumin gives leucin, tyrosin, and glutamic and aspartic acids.

The specific name is derived from the Latin legumin- (meaning legume) and the postfix -ellus and refers to the beanpod-shaped uncus lobe.

Non-human globulin proteins exist as well, such as cucurbitin from squashes and vicilin and legumin from legumes and peas, functioning as protein storage within seeds.

Legume proteins, such as soy and pulses, belong to the globulin family of seed storage proteins called legumin and vicilins, or in the case of soybeans, glycinin and beta-conglycinin.