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Not Whey. Not Pea. Chocho.
Protein from the Andes Mountains.
20g of complete protein and 8g of fiber per serving.
★★★★★4.9 · Trusted by 24,000+ customers
Third-Party Tested
Eurofins· Low FODMAP Certified (Pure Chocho)
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Pure Chocho
15 Servings
Unflavored. Mild, nutty. Perfect for cooking and smoothies.
20gProtein
8gFiber
0gNet Carbs
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Vanilla
15 Servings
Lightly sweet. Real Madagascar vanilla. Crowd favorite.
20gProtein
8gFiber
2gNet Carbs
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Cacao
15 Servings
Rich chocolate. Single-origin Ecuadorian cacao.
20gProtein
8gFiber
2gNet Carbs
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Protein, compared
More protein than any other bean, seed or grain.
MIKUNA Pure Chocho is 54% protein by weight, measured by an independent lab. This means no isolates, fillers, gums or masking agents needed.
Grams of protein per 100 g, whole and dry
- MIKUNA Chocho54g
- Soybeans36g
- Hemp seeds32g
- Dried peas23g
- Chickpeas20g
- Quinoa14g
Last verified July 2026 · Eurofins COA CPP5LBPC
See the full comparison — Chocho vs. pea, whey, soy & hemp
| 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 limit of quantification | 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 | 1–6 | 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 |
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.
Sources & 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.
- Protein chart: grams of protein per 100 g, by weight. MIKUNA Pure Chocho as sold (54.2 g, Eurofins lot result). Other foods raw and uncooked, from USDA FoodData Central: soybeans 36.5 g, hulled hemp seed 31.6 g, split peas 23.1 g, chickpeas 20.5 g, quinoa 14.1 g. Cooked foods hold more water and so less protein per 100 g.
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 test panel; last review July 2026.
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
★★★★★
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 wanted to surf at a high level so I was always looking for an advantage as far as nutrition goes. Getting to know MIKUNA through my own experience, it was just the perfect formula for me.
Taylor Knox
Professional Surfer and Entrepreneur
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
This was the greatest smoothie I've ever had in my whole life.
Donavon Frankenreiter
Musician and Surfer
On Regenerada, the Erewhon x MIKUNA smoothie
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
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Some reviewers may have received free or discounted product. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Recipes / How to Use
Cook It. Blend It. Bake It.
Pure Chocho tastes mild and nutty, so it disappears into what you already make.
\ \ Blend Smoothies & Shakes \ \ Protein-forward blends with greens, fruit, or cold brew. No chalky aftertaste, no clumping — just clean nutrition in under a minute.\ \ View recipes →](/content/blogs/journal/tagged/recipes/index.html) \ \ Stir Oatmeal & Bowls \ \ Stir into overnight oats, acai bowls, or yogurt. Adds 20g of complete protein without changing the texture you love.\ \ View recipes →](/content/blogs/journal/tagged/recipes/index.html) \ \ 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.\ \ View recipes →](/content/blogs/journal/tagged/recipes/index.html)
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.
Naturally Complete
All 9 essential amino acids, without fortification, extraction, or isolation
Lectin-Free
Water-only debittering leaves the seed free of lectins
Low Glycemic
Pure Chocho has under 1g of sugar per serving
Regenerative Crop
Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil, restoring the land with every harvest
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.
Heavy Metal Tested
Lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury — all below Prop 65, FDA, and Consumer Reports limits
Pesticides and Glyphosate
Pesticide panel: none detected. Glyphosate below 0.01 mg/kg, the limit of quantification
Certificate of Analysis
Published for every lot. See the results →
Chocho seedsBefore 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.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions.
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 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 free of artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More questions
The Protein
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.
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.
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.
Using It
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, 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.
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 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 sign up for your newsletter?
Yes — sign up via the newsletter form at the footer of our website for 15% off your first order.
Can I get my product personalized?
We do not offer custom formulas or personalization at this time.
Still have a question? care@mikunafoods.com
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Single-ingredient chocho plant protein from the Ecuadorian Andes. Complete, whole food, and third-party tested, with every lot's results published.
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