MIKUNA – The ancient Kichwa concept of nourishing the body through food.

A Santa Barbara–based company, Mikuna is pioneering Chocho – an ancient superfood grown exclusively in the Andes Mountains – as the new standard for clean, high-performance plant protein.

Chocho delivers twice the protein of peas, three times that of chickpeas, and twelve times that of quinoa – all from a single, whole-food ingredient. Naturally lectin-free, highly bioavailable, and exceptionally nutrient-dense, Chocho provides unmatched purity and performance without the heavy processing common in conventional all proteins.

Through a vertically integrated, regenerative supply chain developed in partnership with Indigenous Andean farming communities, Mikuna ensures sustainable cultivation, ethical sourcing, and long-term ecosystem restoration. Their mission is to redefine plant-based nutrition while creating meaningful impact across people, planet, and culture.