Chocho is an ancient lupin used for thousands of years by Indigenous Andean communities. It grows at 11,000‚Äì14,000 feet and is a highly functional protein source with fiber, vitamins, minerals, all nine essential amino acids, and as much calcium per serving as a glass of milk.

What makes Mikuna different from other protein powders?

Mikuna Chocho Superfood Protein is a single-ingredient whole food protein ‚Äî no blends, no fillers, no isolates. Chocho is the only protein source and 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 pea protein?

No. Chocho is a whole food and the only protein source Mikuna uses ‚Äî no pea, no soy, no quinoa, and more protein than all three combined.

What makes Chocho more easily digestible than other proteins?

Chocho is a lupin, and Mikuna's proprietary debittering process makes it free from lectins ‚Äî proteins that resist breakdown in the body and can cause digestive problems. All Mikuna products are 100% lectin-free.

Is Mikuna a meal replacement?

Only if you choose to use it that way. Mikuna powders are meal enhancements ‚Äî adding protein to what you eat rather than replacing it.

Which Mikuna flavor is most popular?

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

Does Mikuna share test results or COAs?

Yes. Every Mikuna batch is independently tested by Eurofins, and the latest results are published on the Mikuna Test Results page.

Where can I buy Mikuna?

Shop at mikunafoods.com or on Amazon. In the Los Angeles area, Mikuna is available at all Erewhon Market locations.

How long does Mikuna delivery take?

Mikuna delivers via UPS. Orders arrive in 2‚Äì5 business days depending on location. UPS does not deliver to PO Boxes.

Can I return Mikuna products?

Mikuna products are consumable goods ‚Äî see the refund policy at mikunafoods.com for details.

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 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.

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

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

The Proof

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.

Third-Party Tested

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

Lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury
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

One dot 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

MikunaWhole seed · complete · mild, nutty

Lupini

Whey

Soy

Pea

Mung

Chickpea

Hemp

Beef isolate

Spirulina

Data positions: Mikuna Chocho ‚Äî whole food, milled only, complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids and 8g fiber, mild nutty taste. Lupini beans ‚Äî whole legume, complete, requires traditional debittering. Whey ‚Äî acid-processed dairy isolate, complete, dairy-forward. Spirulina ‚Äî algae powder, moderately processed, strong taste. Soy ‚Äî hexane-extracted isolate, complete, beany. Chickpea ‚Äî whole flour, low protein density. Pea (green and yellow) ‚Äî chemical isolation, incomplete, chalky. Mung bean ‚Äî isolate, incomplete. Hemp ‚Äî cold-pressed meal, incomplete, grassy. Beef isolate ‚Äî 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. the field

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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Frequently Asked

Answers Worth Reading.

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

Last verified July 2026 ¬∑ Answers reviewed by the Mikuna team

The Protein

What is Chocho?

Chocho is an ancient lupin that has been used for thousands of years by Indigenous Andean communities. It grows at an elevation of 11,000–14,000 feet, and it’s a highly functional protein source packed with good stuff — fiber, vitamins, minerals, all nine essential amino acids, and as much calcium per serving as a glass of milk.

What makes it different from other protein powders?

Mikuna Chocho Superfood Protein is a single-ingredient whole food protein — 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. Our Chocho Superfood Protein contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete, whole-food protein.

Is this pea protein?

No. Chocho is a whole food and the only source of protein we use. While many protein powders are blends, Chocho Superfood Protein is made solely from Chocho — no pea, no soy, no quinoa (and more protein than all three combined).

What makes this more easily digestible than others?

Chocho is a lupin, and unlike most other legume-based proteins, our proprietary debittering process ensures Chocho Superfood Protein is free from lectins — proteins that are resistant to being broken down in the body and can cause digestive problems. All Mikuna products are 100% lectin-free.

How much protein does Mikuna contain?

Our powders provide 20 grams of clean plant protein per serving, and there’s no limit to how many servings you can have each day.

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. All of our products are natural and free of artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners.

Using It

Is Chocho just for smoothies?

Definitely not. Chocho Superfood Protein 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. Check out our blog for more recipe 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?

Depending on your body type and lifestyle, the FDA Daily Value for adults is 50 grams of protein per day based on a 2000-calorie diet. With 20 grams per serving and a variety of uses, Chocho Superfood Protein is a great way to get high amounts of healthy plant protein into multiple meals.

Which flavor is most popular?

Between Cacao, Vanilla, 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 batch is independently tested by Eurofins. View the latest results on our Test Results page.

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 ship overseas?

We do not ship overseas directly. International customers can order through iHerb.com.

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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MIKUNA Chocho Plant Protein, a single-ingredient complete plant protein from the Ecuadorian Andes. Not Whey.
Not Pea.
Chocho.