'Vegan Protein Powders Aren’t All the Same.'
Apr 13, 2025
Lupin Protein
Chocho—a species of lupin grown in the Andes— is another legume protein source. It delivers 54 grams of protein per 100 gram serving, which is higher than soy at 36 grams, hemp at 34 grams, pea (green) at 26 grams, and chickpea at 16 grams.
It also solves many allergy issues, which is the reason why Ricky Echanique—a fifth-generation Ecuadorian farmer and former professional tennis player—founded his sports nutrition brand Mikuna around this hero ingredient.
“I opted for chocho as my plant protein source due to my intolerance to pea, hemp, whey and soy,” Echanique tells VegNews. “I found that these alternatives did not agree with my body when I was seeking to improve my overall well-being.”
“Chocho stands out to me because of its minimal processing, retaining its whole food integrity while being rich in essential nutrients and trace minerals without undergoing isolation processes,” Echanique says.
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