What is Chocho?
Chocho (Tarwi) is an ancient Andean legume, grown for thousands of years at high altitudes. Naturally rich in protein, fiber, iron, and calcium, it nourishes both people and the planet. Thriving on rainwater alone, Chocho regenerates the soil by fixing nitrogen—leaving the land more fertile for future crops.
what is chocho?
Chocho (Andean Lupin) is an ancient Andean legume rich in protein, fiber, iron, and calcium. It thrives on rainwater while naturally restoring soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
“Chocho is more than nutrition — it’s culture and a future for thousands of Andean families.”
SUSTAINABILITY
regenerative agriculture
Chocho is a nitrogen-fixing lupin that restores soil health, enriching the land as it grows. Naturally drought-tolerant and highly efficient, it produces outstanding protein per acre while supporting regenerative farming. By helping the soil thrive instead of depleting it, Chocho ensures farming that gives back more than it takes.
Meet Naida
Naida is a 38-year-old farmer from the mountains of Áncash, Peru, where she cultivates tarwi at over 3,500 meters above sea level. Following generations of ancestral farming traditions, she carefully grows each harvest while facing the challenges of the Andean climate.
For Naida, tarwi is more than a crop. It is a source of opportunity, a connection to her heritage, and the means to provide a brighter future for her two children. Every harvest reflects the resilience, dedication, and knowledge of the families who have cultivated the Andes for generations.
Chocho offers more than just protein
Chocho naturally contains the most protein of all traditional plant based sources
