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Pure Chocho
Unflavored. Mild, nutty. Perfect for cooking and smoothies.
Vanilla
Lightly sweet. Real Madagascar vanilla. Crowd favorite.
Cacao
Rich chocolate. Single-origin Ecuadorian cacao.
Cinnamon Horchata
Warm and spiced. Real Ceylon cinnamon. A new classic.
A Protein from the Andes Mountains
Chocho (Lupinus mutabilis) is an Andean legume, grown at 11,000 feet in Cayambe, Ecuador and stewarded by Indigenous Kichwa farming communities for generations. We mill the whole seed: 54% protein by weight, with nothing isolated, extracted, or added.
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Altitude Grown
At 11,000 feet, closer to the sun, where intense UV drives richer photosynthesis and denser nutrition
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Naturally Complete
All 9 essential amino acids, without fortification, extraction, or isolation
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Lectin-Free
Unlike pea or soy, no gut-disrupting lectins
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Low Glycemic
Ideal for metabolic health and GLP-1 users
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Regenerative Crop
Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil, restoring the land with every harvest
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Indigenous Communities
Grown by Kichwa farming families in the Ecuadorian Andes for generations
For People Who
Read the Label.
We send every lot to Eurofins, the world's largest network of food and nutrition testing laboratories. Heavy metals, pesticides, amino acids, purity. The certificate of analysis is published, so the label is verifiable rather than asserted.
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Third-Party Tested
We have partnered with Eurofins to make our third-party testing available
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Heavy Metal Tested
Lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury
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Purity Confirmed
No pesticides, no contaminants, no undisclosed additives
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Certificate of Analysis
Published for every lot. See the results →
Every lot is analyzed by Eurofins, the world's leading network of food and nutrition testing laboratories, used by pharmaceutical companies, governments, and the most demanding food brands globally.
Mikuna stands alone.
Mikuna Pure Chocho is a single-ingredient whole-food protein — lectin-free, nutrient-dense, Indigenous-farmed. Flavored blends use just 5–6 recognizable ingredients. Every other powder trades one axis for the other.
Last verified July 2026 · Eurofins COA CPP5LBPC
Data positions: Mikuna Chocho — whole food, milled only, complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids and 8g fiber, mild nutty taste. Lupini beans — whole legume, complete, requires traditional debittering. Whey — acid-processed dairy isolate, complete, dairy-forward. Spirulina — algae powder, moderately processed, strong taste. Soy — hexane-extracted isolate, complete, beany. Chickpea — whole flour, low protein density. Pea (green and yellow) — chemical isolation, incomplete, chalky. Mung bean — isolate, incomplete. Hemp — cold-pressed meal, incomplete, grassy. Beef isolate — hydrolyzed, collagen-weighted aminos, no fiber.
See the full comparison — Chocho vs. the field
| Attribute | Mikuna Chocho | Pea | Whey | Soy | Hemp |
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| Whole food — not an isolate | Yes | No | No | No | Varies |
| Complete protein — all 9 essential amino acids | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fiber per serving | 8g | 1–2g | 0g | ≤1g | 7–8g |
| Lectin-free | Yes | No | N/A | No | Varies |
| Glyphosate | Below detection | Typically present | N/A | Typically present | Varies |
| Pesticides detected | None detected | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Indigenous-farmed & regenerative | Yes | No | No | No | Varies |
| Ingredients in the bag | 1–7 | 5–15 | 8–20 | 6–12 | 1–3 |
| Free from soy, dairy & gluten | Yes | Varies | No | No | Yes |
| Third-party tested, results public | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Processing | De-bittered, milled or cold-pressed | Chemical isolation | Acid processing | Hexane extraction | Cold-pressed meal |
| Taste | Mild-neutral, slightly nutty | Chalky, bitter | Dairy-forward | Beany | Grassy, gritty |
References & basis of comparison
- Eurofins Scientific, Certificate of Analysis CPP5LBPC for Mikuna Pure Chocho, November 2025 — protein assay, amino acid profile, glyphosate (<0.01 mg/kg, below limit of quantification), pesticide panel (none detected), heavy metals. View the full lab report.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — nutrient profiles for pea, whey, soy, hemp, chickpea, mung bean, lupin, spirulina, and beef protein, accessed July 2026.
- Category characteristics (ingredient counts, processing methods, taste descriptors) reflect typical commercially available protein powders per published product labels and manufacturer disclosures, reviewed July 2026. Individual products vary; competitor names and trademarks are not referenced.
- Positioning map placements are Mikuna's editorial assessment based on the sources above; axes are qualitative and illustrative, not a measured scale.
Comparisons are made to product categories, not to any specific brand. This content is for informational purposes and is not medical or nutritional advice. Lupin is a legume; individuals with legume allergies should consult a medical professional. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Data re-verified with each new lot; last review July 2026.
Cook It. Blend It. Bake It.
Smoothies & Shakes
Protein-forward blends with greens, fruit, or cold brew. No chalky aftertaste, no clumping — just clean nutrition in under a minute.
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Oatmeal & Bowls
Stir into overnight oats, acai bowls, or yogurt. Adds 20g of complete protein without changing the texture you love.
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Baking
Replace up to 1/3 of flour in pancakes, muffins, or arepas. Heat-stable, fine-milled, and won't dry out the crumb.
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