Chocho (Lupinus mutabilis) is an ancient Andean lupin, cultivated by Indigenous farming communities for more than 2,500 years and grown for Mikuna at 11,000 feet in the Ecuadorian Andes. It is a whole-food protein source with all nine essential amino acids, plus naturally occurring fiber, vitamins, and minerals — 20g of complete protein and 8g of fiber per serving, verified by third-party Eurofins testing.

What makes Mikuna different from other protein powders?

Mikuna Chocho Plant Protein is a single-ingredient whole food — no blends, no fillers, no isolates. Chocho is the only source of protein in Mikuna products, and it delivers all 9 essential amino acids naturally, without fortification. It is lectin-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and grown at altitude in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Is Mikuna a meal replacement?

Only if you choose to use it that way. Mikuna powders are meal enhancements — adding protein to whatever you want to eat rather than replacing it.

Which Mikuna flavor is most popular?

Popularity shifts between Cacao, Vanilla, Cinnamon Horchata, and Pure Chocho. For cooking, Pure Chocho is the favorite — it works in sweet and savory recipes with the most neutral flavor.

Does Mikuna share test results or COAs?

Yes. Every lot is independently tested by Eurofins Scientific for heavy metals, pesticides, amino acids, and purity, and the Certificates of Analysis are published at mikunafoods.com/pages/third-party-test-results. Mikuna began publishing results before the Consumer Reports protein study made testing a headline.

Does Mikuna offer a subscription?

Yes — every flavor is available with a Subscribe & Save discount, and subscribers can skip, pause, or cancel anytime from their account.

How long does Mikuna delivery take?

Mikuna delivers via UPS. Orders arrive in 2–5 business days depending on location. UPS does not deliver to PO Boxes.

Can I return Mikuna products?

Mikuna products are consumable goods — see the refund policy at mikunafoods.com/policies/refund-policy for details.

Can I sign up for the Mikuna newsletter?

Yes — the newsletter form in the site footer offers 15% off a first order.

Can I get Mikuna products personalized?

Mikuna does not offer custom formulas or personalization at this time.

MIKUNA | Chocho Plant Protein | Grown in the Andes Mountains

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Pure Chocho

Unflavored. Mild, nutty. Perfect for cooking and smoothies.

$44.99 15 servings

Vanilla

Lightly sweet. Real Madagascar vanilla. Crowd favorite.

$44.99 15 servings

Cacao

Rich chocolate. Single-origin Ecuadorian cacao.

$44.99 15 servings

Cinnamon Horchata

Warm and spiced. Real Ceylon cinnamon. A new classic.

$44.99 15 servings

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The Source

A Protein from the Andes Mountains

Chocho (Lupinus mutabilis) is an Andean legume, grown at 11,000 feet in Ecuador and stewarded by Indigenous Kichwa farming communities for generations. We mill the whole seed into a single-ingredient plant protein powder: 54% protein by weight, with nothing isolated, extracted, or added.

Altitude Grown

At 11,000 feet, closer to the sun, where intense UV drives richer photosynthesis and denser nutrition
Naturally Complete

All 9 essential amino acids, without fortification, extraction, or isolation
Lectin-Free

Unlike pea or soy, no gut-disrupting lectins
Low Glycemic

Ideal for metabolic health and GLP-1 users
Regenerative Crop

Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil, restoring the land with every harvest
Indigenous Communities

Grown by Kichwa farming families in the Ecuadorian Andes for generations

The Ecuadorian Andes, where MIKUNA chocho is grown at 11,000 feet — The Andes

Ecuadorian Andes
11,000 ft

Thin air, intense equatorial sun, volcanic soil. Chocho has grown here for thousands of years.

The Proof

For People Who
Read the Label.

Clean protein should be a test result, not a tagline. 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.

Third-Party Tested

We have partnered with Eurofins to make our third-party testing available
Heavy Metal Tested

Lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury — all below Prop 65, FDA, and Consumer Reports limits
Purity Confirmed

No pesticides, no contaminants, no undisclosed additives
Certificate of Analysis
Published for every lot. See the results →

Raw chocho seeds, Lupinus mutabilis, before milling — Third Party Tested

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.

Our Position

Mikuna stands alone.

The best plant protein is complete, whole food, and proven clean. Mikuna Pure Chocho is all three: a single-ingredient whole-food protein — lectin-free, nutrient-dense, Indigenous-farmed — with every lot’s results published. Flavored blends use just 5–6 recognizable ingredients. Every other powder trades one axis for the other.

Last verified July 2026 · Eurofins COA CPP5LBPC

MikunaWhole seed · complete · mild, nutty

Lupini

Whey

Soy

Pea

Mung

Chickpea

Hemp

Beef isolate

Spirulina

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.

9/9

Essential amino acids

Lectins · pesticides

<0.01

mg/kg glyphosate · below detection

100%

Indigenous-farmed · rain-fed

See the full comparison — Chocho vs. pea, whey, soy & hemp

Comparison of Mikuna Chocho single-ingredient plant protein against pea, whey, soy, and hemp protein powders across whole-food status, protein completeness, fiber, lectins, glyphosate, pesticides, Indigenous regenerative farming, ingredient count, allergens, processing, and taste. Chocho data from Eurofins Scientific COA CPP5LBPC (November 2025); category data from USDA FoodData Central and published category profiles.
Attribute	Mikuna Chocho	Pea	Whey	Soy	Hemp
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.

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Recipes / How to Use

Cook It. Blend It. Bake It.

Blend

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, overnight oats, and bowls with Chocho

Stir

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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Bake

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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Customer Reviews

What People
Are Saying.

★★★★★

I’ve always wanted a protein powder that’s clean, and Mikuna is as clean as it gets with just one simple ingredient, Chocho.

Mick Fanning

Professional Surfer & 3× World Champion

Mick is a Mikuna athlete partner.

Athlete Partner · Material Connection Disclosed

★★★★★

I love Mikuna’s chocho powder. Have been using it for almost 3 years and it provides clean, 1 ingredient protein I need daily. I add it to my fresh veggie juice every day.

Monica M.

Verified Customer

Verified Purchase

★★★★★

I choose Chocho over other powders for the nutrient content, quality, and simplicity of the ingredients. Supporting the sustainability of farming communities.

Loraine Z.

Verified Customer

Verified Purchase

★★★★★

I’ve never liked the aftertaste of protein powders, but Mikuna makes my smoothies taste better. No chalky texture, no weird taste, and a super short ingredient list of things I can actually pronounce.

Verified Customer

Pure Chocho

Verified Purchase

★★★★★

A single ingredient plant-derived protein with a truly impressive amino acid profile. Satiated longer while free from the GI discomfort I experienced with other proteins. A superior product.

Nicholas H.

Verified — Pure Chocho, 4/6/2026

Subscriber

★★★★★

I rarely ever rate products. However, finding a clean protein powder with only 1 ingredient is a game changer for me and my daughter. Thank you Mikuna!

Gayle L.

Verified — Pure Chocho, 3/30/2026

Subscriber

Reviews reflect the individual experiences of customers and are not representative of all users. Individual results may vary. Some reviewers may have received product at no cost or at a discount in exchange for their honest feedback. Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your diet.

Frequently Asked

Answers Worth Reading.

The most common questions about Chocho, our sourcing, and how to use Mikuna in your daily routine.

Last verified August 2026 · Answers reviewed by the Mikuna team

The Protein

What is Chocho?

Chocho (Lupinus mutabilis) is an ancient Andean lupin, cultivated by Indigenous farming communities for more than 2,500 years and grown for Mikuna at 11,000 feet in the Ecuadorian Andes. It’s a whole-food protein source with all nine essential amino acids, plus naturally occurring fiber, vitamins, and minerals — 20g of complete protein and 8g of fiber per serving, verified by third-party Eurofins testing.

What is the best plant protein?

The best plant protein is complete (all nine essential amino acids), a whole food rather than an isolate, and proven clean by published third-party testing. Mikuna Pure Chocho meets all three: one ingredient, complete without fortification, with every lot’s Eurofins results published publicly. Vogue named Mikuna among the best easily digestible proteins, and Bon Appétit named it Best Protein with Fiber.

What makes it different from other protein powders?

Mikuna Chocho Plant Protein is a single-ingredient whole food — no blends, no fillers, no isolates. Chocho is the only source of protein in our products, and it delivers all 9 essential amino acids naturally, without fortification. It’s lectin-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and grown at altitude in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Is it a complete protein?

Yes. Chocho contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete, whole-food protein — confirmed by Eurofins amino acid analysis on every lot.

Is this pea protein?

No. Chocho is a whole food and the only source of protein we use. While many protein powders are blends built on pea, soy, or rice isolates, Mikuna is made solely from the whole chocho seed — no pea, no soy, no quinoa.

What makes this more easily digestible than others?

Chocho is a lupin, and our water-only debittering process leaves it free from lectins — compounds that resist being broken down in the body and can cause digestive discomfort. There are also none of the additives that commonly trigger protein-powder bloat: no gums, no sugar alcohols, no artificial sweeteners.

How much protein does Mikuna contain?

Every serving provides 20 grams of complete plant protein and 8 grams of fiber. By weight, the milled seed is 54% protein — Eurofins verified.

What does Chocho taste like?

Pure Chocho has a mild, nutty taste that blends nicely without overpowering other flavors. Cacao and Vanilla have a touch of sweetness, and Cinnamon Horchata is warm and spiced. All of our products are free of artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners.

Using It

Is Chocho just for smoothies?

Definitely not. Chocho is incredibly versatile — use it as a gluten-free flour replacement for baking, stir it into savory sauces, mix it into homemade ice cream. Its wide range of uses means it’s not something you’ll get tired of. See the recipe library for ideas.

Is this a meal replacement?

Only if you choose to use it that way. We think of our powders more as meal enhancements — adding protein to whatever you want to eat rather than replacing it.

How much protein do I need in a day?

The FDA Daily Value for adults is 50 grams of protein per day based on a 2,000-calorie diet; individual needs vary with body type and lifestyle. With 20 grams per serving and a wide range of uses, Chocho is an easy way to add complete plant protein across multiple meals.

Is Mikuna a good protein for GLP-1 users?

Chocho’s profile fits what many people on GLP-1 medications look for: 20g of complete protein and 8g of fiber per serving with under 1g of sugar, low glycemic, and a whole food rather than an isolate — useful for meeting protein targets when appetite and portions are smaller. This is general information, not medical advice; consult your clinician about your individual needs.

Which flavor is most popular?

Between Cacao, Vanilla, Cinnamon Horchata, and Pure Chocho, the most popular flavor constantly changes. For those looking to cook with Chocho, Pure Chocho is the favorite — it works in both sweet and savory recipes and adds the most neutral flavor without any sweetness.

Proof & Safety

Do you share test results or COAs?

Yes — every lot is independently tested by Eurofins Scientific for heavy metals, pesticides, amino acids, and purity, and the Certificates of Analysis are published on our Third-Party Testing page. We began publishing results before the Consumer Reports protein study made testing a headline.

Allergy information

Chocho (Lupinus mutabilis) is a member of the legume family and classified as lupin. Individuals with allergies or sensitivities to lupin, pea, peanuts, soybeans, or other legumes should consult a medical professional before consumption. This product is manufactured in facilities that may also process other food allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, and sesame.

Orders & Shipping

Where can I find Mikuna?

You can shop at mikunafoods.com or on Amazon. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, Mikuna is available at all Erewhon Market locations, with more retail partners coming soon.

Do you offer a subscription?

Yes — every flavor is available with a Subscribe & Save discount. You can skip, pause, or cancel anytime from your account.

Do you ship overseas?

We do not ship overseas directly. International customers can order authentic Mikuna through iHerb, which delivers to over 180 countries.

How long will it take to get my order?

We deliver via UPS. Orders take between 2–5 business days to arrive depending on location. UPS does not deliver to PO Boxes.

Can I return the product?

Since it is a consumable good, please refer to our refund policy for details.

Can I get my product personalized?

We do not offer custom formulas or personalization at this time.

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