{"title":"Dried Beans, Split \u0026 Whole","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritain's original bean is the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\/fava-beans\" title=\"Fava Beans - dried, canned, milled, roasted, fermented\"\u003efava bean\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e but other varieties are hard to grow in our climate. We now offer a wider range of organic \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beans\/french\" title=\"Organic Beans from France\"\u003ebeans from France\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beans\/north-american\" title=\"Beans from North America - Phaseolus vulgaris, Phaseolus coccineus, Phaseolus lunatus\"\u003eNorth American\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beans\/mexican\" title=\"Beans from Mexico - Phaseolus vulgaris, Phaseolus coccineus, Phaseolus lunatus\"\u003eMexican\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e beans from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - amazing beans from North America\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\"\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe founded Hodmedod to get fava beans (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are fava beans?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e) back into British kitchens and they're still our core product. We \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ealmost always have good availability\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Split Fava Beans\" href=\"\/collections\/pulses\/products\/split-fava-beans\"\u003esplit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Whole Fava Beans\" href=\"\/collections\/pulses\/products\/whole-fava-beans\"\u003ewhole fava beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roasted Fava Beans, Green Peas, Yellow Peas\" href=\"\/collections\/roasted-beans-peas-snacks\"\u003eroasted beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canned-pulses\" title=\"Canned Fava Beans, Carlin Peas, Red Haricot Beans\"\u003ecanned beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flours\/products\/fava-bean-flour\" title=\"Fava Bean Flour\"\u003efava flour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferments\/products\/fava-umami-paste\" title=\"Fava Bean Umami Paste\"\u003efermented fava umami paste\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"split-fava-beans","title":"Split Fava Beans, Organic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Split Fava Beans have been replaced by our new \u003ca title=\"Naked Fava Beans, Organic\" href=\"\/collections\/fava-beans\/products\/naked-fava-beans-organic\"\u003eOrganic Naked Fava Beans\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Naked Barley - Wholegrain, Pearled, Kibbled, Black, Flakes, Flour, Ferment\" href=\"\/collections\/fava-beans\/products\/naked-fava-beans-organic\" class=\"action_button\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop for Organic Naked Fava Beans...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse naked fava beans just like split beans – there are just some whole beans that will generally split in half when cooked. Naked fava Beans are tasty, versatile and easy to cook - they don’t even need soaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit Fava Beans are tasty, versatile and easy to cook - they don’t even need soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our Organic Split Fava Beans to make dal, falafel or hummus - or add a handful or more to soups, stews or curries. The beans get softer and softer the longer they're cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr try our new \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fava Bean Chips - Hodmedod's British-grown pulses\" href=\"\/collections\/beans\/products\/fava-bean-chips\"\u003eFava Bean Chips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - they're cheaper than Split Fava Beans and cook just the same only a little faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipes for Split Fava Beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/fava-bean-hummus-ful-nabed\" title=\"Very Quick Fava Bean Hummus\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Quick Fava Bean Hummus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/fava-bean-hummus-1200x800_655x437.jpg?18193855311549587959\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore Recipes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/egyptian-falafels-taamia-split-fava-beans\" title=\"Egyptian Falafels - or Ta'amia\"\u003eEgyptian Falafels - or Ta'amia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/34367365-collected-fava-bean-recipes\" title=\"Collected Fava Bean Recipes from around the web\"\u003eCollected Fava Bean Recipes from around the web\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/split-fava-beans\" title=\"Recipes for split fava beans\"\u003eBrowse all our recipes for split fava beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit fava beans don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo cook simply cover the beans with water or stock, boil for 10 minutes then simmer, braise or roast for 20-30 minutes more. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The beans will get softer and softer as they cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNotes on Cooking Dried Pulses\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking times for dried pulses will be longer at higher altitudes and when cooking with hard water or older pulses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding bicarbonate of soda during soaking and\/or cooking will soften the pulses and reduce the cooking time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked pulses can be used immediately or frozen for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFava Beans (Broad Beans)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Allergens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1201kJ (286kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.7g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious, nutritious and good for the soil, fava beans are a variety of broad bean, Vicia faba, left to ripen and dry before harvest. They’re also known as field beans, horse beans, Windsor beans or ful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritain's original bean, fava beans have been grown and eaten here since the Iron Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":11497070405,"sku":"L-OSFB\/500G","price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":11497070533,"sku":"L-OSFB\/1K","price":4.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":39127223568,"sku":"L-OSFB\/5K","price":18.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":39127223696,"sku":"Z-OSFB\/25K","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Split-Fava-Beans-Balcaskie-Maris-Bead-2400x1600.jpg?v=1682439843"},{"product_id":"vaal-dhal","title":"Vaal Dhal, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur organic canned Vaal Dhal is inspired by the cuisine of Gujarat in northern India but we use only British-grown fava beans, cooked with a blend of mild and aromatic spices. Needing just a little heat and a good stir our dhal is ready to eat as a satisfying side dish or can be cooked with other ingredients to create a more substantial curry. Try adding water or stock for a curry soup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as part of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-vegan-box\"\u003eBig Vegan Box \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipes for Vaal Dhal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Recipes for vaal dhal\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/vaal-dhal\"\u003eBrowse all our recipes for vaal dhal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaal Dhal is ready to eat and just requires a good stir and a little heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking on the Hob\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDhal naturally separates in the can. Carefully empty entire contents into saucepan and stir well. Heat gently for 4-5 minutes while stirring. For best flavour do not boil or overcook. Do not reheat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave Cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarefully empty entire contents into a non-metallic bowl and cover. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway. Check the food is hot, stir well and serve. Do not reheat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore than just dhal...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd water for a quic tasty soup or use as a cooking sauce - just add your choice of ingredients and cook through for a delicious curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo Store\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer contents to a non-metallic container, cover refrigerate and use with 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFava Beans (Broad Beans) (45%), Water*, Tomato Puree, Rapeseed Oil, Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt*, Herbs and Spices (Cumin, Turmeric, Fenugreek, Coriander, Caraway Seeds, Chilli Powder, Coriander Leaf, \u003cstrong\u003eMustard\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds)\u003cbr\u003e(* non-organic ingredients)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor allergens, see ingredients in \u003cstrong\u003ebold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e397kJ (95kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious, nutritious and good for the soil, fava beans are a variety of broad bean, Vicia faba, left to ripen and dry before harvest. They’re also known as field beans, horse beans, Windsor beans or ful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"400g can","offer_id":1298784380,"sku":"U-OCVD\/400G","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 400g - SAVE over 10%","offer_id":39127266064,"sku":"U-OCVD\/C12","price":26.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Pack-Vaal-Dhal-1800x60_983x656_ad7d584d-ea23-4c57-be7a-a4dba4d858b8.jpg?v=1526921452"},{"product_id":"whole-fava-water","title":"Whole Fava Beans in Water, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritain's original bean, fava beans are delicious, nutritious and good for the soil. Our Whole Fava Beans in Water are cooked and ready to use. They're perfect for spicy Egyptian ful medames, truly British baked beans, stews, curries, salads and more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bundles-and-boxes\"\u003ebundles\u003c\/a\u003e. Or try our dried \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whole-fava-beans\"\u003eWhole Fava Beans\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipes for Whole Fava Beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anglo-Egyptian Ful Medames\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/17984156-anglo-egyptian-ful-medames\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnglo-Egyptian Ful Medames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Ful-Medames-1200x800_655x437.jpg?18193855311549587959\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore Recipes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Warm Fava Bean and Caerphilly Salad\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/17982916-fava-bean-and-caerphilly-cheese-salad\"\u003eWarm Fava Bean and Caerphilly Salad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collected Fava Bean Recipes from around the web\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/34367365-collected-fava-bean-recipes\"\u003eCollected Fava Bean Recipes from around the web\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Recipes for whole fava beans\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/whole-fava-beans\"\u003eBrowse all our recipes for whole fava beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanned Whole Fava Beans in Water are cooked and ready to eat, cold, hot or added to other dishes. A favourite of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, fava beans have plenty of body and a satisfying and meaty flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrain and rinse thoroughly. The beans are ready to use, hot or cold. Add to stews, soups, curries, chilli, salads. To heat, add to cooked dish and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTo Store\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer contents to a non-metallic container, cover refrigerate and use with 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole Fava Beans (Broad Beans), Water, Concentrated Lemon Juice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Allergens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e447kJ (107kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.7g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious, nutritious and good for the soil, fava beans are a variety of broad bean, Vicia faba, left to ripen and dry before harvest. They’re also known as field beans, horse beans, Windsor beans or ful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"400g can","offer_id":1299330000,"sku":"U-OCFB\/400G","price":2.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 400g - SAVE 10%","offer_id":39127268176,"sku":"U-OCFB\/C12","price":23.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Whole-Fava-Beans-Organic-Canned-NOW_983x656_0ae0a9b5-852d-4307-9670-fe5aa9ba992d.jpg?v=1526921183"},{"product_id":"roasted-fava-beans-unsalted","title":"Roasted Fava Beans - Unsalted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe've roasted British-grown fava beans in rapeseed oil to create this alternative to nuts. Enjoy them plain or season to taste - they're delicious as a savoury snack but also great sweet. Try them with honey or use in recipes in place of plain nuts. Our roasted beans are full of protein and fibre, and have less than 1\/3 the fat of roasted nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as part of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/roasted-pulses-selection\"\u003eRoasted Pulses Selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"300g","offer_id":1309717868,"sku":"A-NRFU\/300G","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10x300g - SAVE over 10%","offer_id":37829251235999,"sku":"A-NRFU\/C10","price":31.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Pack-Roasted-Fava-Unsalted_983x656_4b269267-7704-4b90-811e-136fe647cd5f.jpg?v=1526921396"},{"product_id":"roasted-fava-beans-salted","title":"Roasted Fava Beans - Salted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe've roasted British-grown fava beans in rapeseed oil and seasoned them with a little sea salt to create this moreish snack. Delicious, nutritious and good for the soil and bees, fava beans are Britain's original bean, grown here since the Iron Age. Our roasted beans are full of protein and fibre, and have less than 1\/3 the fat of roasted nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as part of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/roasted-pulses-selection\"\u003eRoasted Pulses Selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"300g","offer_id":1309722140,"sku":"A-NRFS\/300G","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x300g - SAVE over 10%","offer_id":37829246910623,"sku":"A-NRFS\/C10","price":31.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Roasted-Fava-Beans-Lightly-Sea-Salted-2400x1600.jpg?v=1658168457"},{"product_id":"roasted-fava-beans-salt-vinegar","title":"Roasted Fava Beans - Sea Salt \u0026 Cider Vinegar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe've roasted British-grown fava beans in rapeseed oil and added the tang of cider vinegar for a tempting and tasty snack. Our roasted beans are full of protein and fibre, and have less than 1\/3 the fat of roasted nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as part of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/roasted-pulses-selection\"\u003eRoasted Pulses Selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"300g","offer_id":1309722148,"sku":"A-NRFC\/300G","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x300g - SAVE over 10%","offer_id":37829249433759,"sku":"A-NRFC\/C10","price":31.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Roasted-Fava-Beans-Sea-Salt-and-Cider-Vinegar-2400x1600.jpg?v=1658168578"},{"product_id":"whole-fava-beans","title":"Whole Fava Beans, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritain's original bean, the fava bean is delicious, nutritious and good for the soil. Our Organic Whole Fava Beans are perfect for spicy Egyptian ful medames, truly British baked beans, stews, curries, salads and more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current crop of whole fava beans were grown on the Moray Firth in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether they're cooked from dry or used canned, we think these are our best ever whole fava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":26565393808,"sku":"B-OWFB\/500G","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":26565394192,"sku":"B-OWFB\/1K","price":4.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":39127222224,"sku":"B-OWFB\/5K","price":19.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":39127222352,"sku":"Z-OWFB\/25K","price":87.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/OWFB_Whole_Fava_Beans_Organic_3x2_03f2bf49-5019-4599-aa03-4fa7f9f36a26.jpg?v=1774479280"},{"product_id":"fava-bean-flour","title":"Fava Bean Flour, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFava bean flour has a subtle flavour and is great in both savoury and sweet dishes, either used alone or mixed with other flours. It's perfect for pizzas and pancakes, batters and bhaji, and is excellent for thickening sauces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGluten-free. Milled in Gloucestershire from British-grown \u003ca title=\"Split Fava Beans - Hodmedod's British Pulses\" href=\"\/products\/split-fava-beans\"\u003eSplit Fava Beans\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipes for Pulse \u0026amp; Quinoa Flours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/seeded-brown-loaf-with-fava-bean-flour\" title=\"Seeded Brown Loaf with Fava Bean Flour\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeded Brown Loaf with Fava Bean Flour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Seed-Loaf-Fava-Bean-Flour-1800x1200_655x437.jpg?1616968120246803636\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore Recipes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/fava-bean-ginger-sweet-potato-cake\" title=\"Fava Bean, Ginger and Sweet Potato Cake\"\u003eFava Bean, Ginger and Sweet Potato Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/fava-bean-and-green-pea-flatbreads\" title=\"Fava Bean and Green Pea Flatbreads\"\u003eFava Bean and Green Pea Flatbreads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wholemeal Loaf with Fava Bean Flour\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/wholemeal-loaf-with-fava-bean-flour\"\u003eWholemeal Loaf with Fava Bean Flour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fava Farfalle with Pinenuts and Tomato\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/fava-farfalle-with-pinenuts-and-tomato\"\u003eFava Farfalle with Pinenuts and Tomato\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/flour\" title=\"Recipes for pulse \u0026amp; quinoa flours\"\u003eBrowse all our recipes for pulse \u0026amp; quinoa flours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFava Bean Flour is great for sweet and savoury cooking and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest mixed with other flours at around 25% fava bean flour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr use at 3 to 5% as a flour improver to help bread rise well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave batters and doughs to rest for at least an hour for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry toasting before use for a more subtle, nuttier flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit Fava Beans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Allergens\u003cbr\u003eGluten-free - batch tested at \u0026lt;20ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1394kJ (330kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally high protein and high fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGM free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":7022902116406,"sku":"K-OFFB\/500G","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":7022902214710,"sku":"K-OFFB\/1K","price":5.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":7022902247478,"sku":"K-OFFB\/3K","price":14.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":7022902280246,"sku":"Z-OFFB\/16K","price":57.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Fava-Flour-1800x1200_983x656_8cb0828a-4e7d-43e2-acbc-2b6e99411c21.jpg?v=1526921197"},{"product_id":"roasted-fava-beans-chilli-and-lime","title":"Roasted Fava Beans - Chilli \u0026 Lime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe've roasted British-grown fava beans in rapeseed oil and seasoned them with a chilli kick and cooling lime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious, nutritious and good for the soil and bees, fava beans are Britain's original bean, grown here since the Iron Age. Our roasted beans are full of protein and fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"300g","offer_id":21011232423990,"sku":"A-NRFL\/300G","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x300g - SAVE over 10%","offer_id":37829235835039,"sku":"A-NRFL\/C10","price":31.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Roasted-Fava-Beans-Chilli-and-Lime-2400x1600.jpg?v=1658169254"},{"product_id":"roasted-pulse-mix-salt-and-pepper","title":"Roasted Peas \u0026 Beans - Cracked Black Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe've roasted our British-grown yellow peas and fava beans in rapeseed oil and seasoned them with a sprinkling of sea salt and cracked black pepper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur roasted peas and beans are full of protein and fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"300g","offer_id":21011301695542,"sku":"A-NRMP\/300G","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10x300g - SAVE over 10%","offer_id":37829255954591,"sku":"A-NRMP\/C10","price":31.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Roasted-Beans-and-Peas-Cracked-Black-Pepper-2400x1600.jpg?v=1658169386"},{"product_id":"borlotti-beans-from-france-organic","title":"Borlotti Beans from France, Organic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA variety of common bean, borlotti beans hold their shape when cooked and add a creamy depth to soups and stews or when blended for dips. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou won't find better than these borlotti beans grown by Jérémy and Jonathan Desforges at the Ferme des 3 Rois in the Beauce region of central France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr try all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beans\/products\/beans-of-france-selection-organic\" title=\"Beans of France Selection, Organic\"\u003efour varieties of our new organic beans from France\u003c\/a\u003e and save over 20%!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing any beans other than \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fava-beans\" title=\"Fava Beans\"\u003efava\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003edifficult to do in the UK. Over the years we've worked with small growers to offer occasional small quantities of different \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus \u003c\/em\u003ebean varieties. But they sell out immediately and we've left many bean lovers disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to now be working with the Desforges brothers to bring some of their superb organic beans across the Channel, less of a journey than some of our Scottish organic fava have to travel! The Ferme des 3 Rois was converted by Jérémy and Jonathan to organic production and diverse cropping in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese borlotti beans are a multi-purpose variety of \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e or common bean that can be harvested as a green pod to be eaten as a vegetable, as semi-dry beans for quick cooking and as dry storing beans. Across Europe borlotti\u003cspan\u003e are often grown as a \"French\" bean - eaten fresh,  pod and all - and sometimes to be eaten semi-dry. The beans are at their most nutritious when fully dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":55151948071286,"sku":"D-OWBO\/500G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":55229558882678,"sku":"D-OWBO\/5K","price":39.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/BorlottiBeansfromFranceOrganic3x2.jpg?v=1738795031"},{"product_id":"black-beans-from-france-organic","title":"Black Beans from France, Organic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA variety of common bean with glossy crow black skin and creamy inside, black \"turtle\" beans hold their shape when cooked with a delicate texture and nutty flavour. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou won't find better than these black beans grown by Jérémy and Jonathan Desforges at the Ferme des 3 Rois in the Beauce region of central France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr try all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beans\/products\/beans-of-france-selection-organic\" title=\"Beans of France Selection, Organic\"\u003efour varieties of our new organic beans from France\u003c\/a\u003e and save over 20%!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing any beans other than \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fava-beans\" title=\"Fava Beans\"\u003efava\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003edifficult to do in the UK. Over the years we've worked with small growers to offer occasional small quantities of different \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus \u003c\/em\u003ebean varieties. But they sell out immediately and we've left many bean lovers disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to now be working with the Desforges brothers to bring some of their superb organic beans across the Channel, less of a journey than some of our Scottish organic fava have to travel! The Ferme des 3 Rois was converted by Jérémy and Jonathan to organic production and diverse cropping in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack \"turtle\" beans are a variety of \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e or common bean that's very popular in the Americas, where the species originated\u003cspan\u003e. The beans are now popular around the world and known as \u003cem\u003ekaruppu kaaramani\u003c\/em\u003e in Tamil, \u003cem\u003efrijoles negros\u003c\/em\u003e in Spanish and \u003cem\u003efeijão preto\u003c\/em\u003e in Portuguese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":55229559505270,"sku":"D-OWBT\/500G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":55229559570806,"sku":"D-OWBT\/5K","price":39.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/BlackBeansfromFranceOrganic3x2.jpg?v=1738797029"},{"product_id":"white-coco-beans-from-france-organic","title":"White Coco Beans from France, Organic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small variety of common bean, creamy white coco - or cocobel - beans hold their shape when cooked and have a delicate texture and nutty flavour. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou won't find better than these white beans grown by Jérémy and Jonathan Desforges at the Ferme des 3 Rois in the Beauce region of central France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr try all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beans\/products\/beans-of-france-selection-organic\" title=\"Beans of France Selection, Organic\"\u003efour varieties of our new organic beans from France\u003c\/a\u003e and save over 20%!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing any beans other than \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fava-beans\" title=\"Fava Beans\"\u003efava\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003edifficult to do in the UK. Over the years we've worked with small growers to offer occasional small quantities of different \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus \u003c\/em\u003ebean varieties. But they sell out immediately and we've left many bean lovers disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to now be working with the Desforges brothers to bring some of their superb organic beans across the Channel, less of a journey than some of our Scottish organic fava have to travel! The Ferme des 3 Rois was converted by Jérémy and Jonathan to organic production and diverse cropping in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite coco beans are a variety of \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e - known as haricot or common bean - said to have been introduced to Brittany from Argentina. They've become popular in France as an especially tender dry storing bean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":55229578772854,"sku":"D-OWCO\/500G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":55229578805622,"sku":"D-OWCO\/1K","price":8.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":55229578838390,"sku":"D-OWCO\/5K","price":39.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/WhiteCocoBeansfromFranceOrganic3x2.jpg?v=1738797697"},{"product_id":"flageolet-beans-from-france-organic","title":"Flageolet Beans from France, Organic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful green variety of common bean, flageolet beans hold their shape when cooked and have a creamy texture and delicate flavour. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou won't find better than these flageolet beans grown by Jérémy and Jonathan Desforges at the Ferme des 3 Rois in the Beauce region of central France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr try all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beans\/products\/beans-of-france-selection-organic\" title=\"Beans of France Selection, Organic\"\u003efour varieties of our new organic beans from France\u003c\/a\u003e and save over 20%!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing any beans other than \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fava-beans\" title=\"Fava Beans\"\u003efava\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003edifficult to do in the UK. Over the years we've worked with small growers to offer occasional small quantities of different \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus \u003c\/em\u003ebean varieties. But they sell out immediately and we've left many bean lovers disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to now be working with the Desforges brothers to bring some of their superb organic beans across the Channel, less of a journey than some of our Scottish organic fava have to travel! The Ferme des 3 Rois was converted by Jérémy and Jonathan to organic production and diverse cropping in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlageolet beans are a variety of \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e first bred in France and still most popular there, flageolet beans can be cooked like small white beans in cassoulet and other stews and soups. They’re also delicious served cold in salads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":55229586637174,"sku":"D-OWFL\/500G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":55229586702710,"sku":"D-OWFL\/5K","price":39.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/FlageoletBeansfromFranceOrganic3x2.jpg?v=1738798368"},{"product_id":"split-fava-beans-non-organic","title":"Split Fava Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplit Fava Beans are tasty, versatile and easy to cook - they don’t even need soaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our Split Fava Beans to make dal, falafel or hummus - or add a handful or more to soups, stews or curries. The beans get softer and softer the longer they're cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are fava beans? Find out here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipes for Split Fava Beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Very Quick Fava Bean Hummus\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/fava-bean-hummus-ful-nabed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Quick Fava Bean Hummus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/fava-bean-hummus-1200x800_655x437.jpg?18193855311549587959\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore Recipes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Egyptian Falafels - or Ta'amia\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/egyptian-falafels-taamia-split-fava-beans\"\u003eEgyptian Falafels - or Ta'amia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collected Fava Bean Recipes from around the web\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/34367365-collected-fava-bean-recipes\"\u003eCollected Fava Bean Recipes from around the web\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Recipes for split fava beans\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/split-fava-beans\"\u003eBrowse all our recipes for split fava beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit fava beans don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo cook simply cover the beans with water or stock, boil for 10 minutes then simmer, braise or roast for 20-30 minutes more. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The beans will get softer and softer as they cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNotes on Cooking Dried Pulses\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking times for dried pulses will be longer at higher altitudes and when cooking with hard water or older pulses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding bicarbonate of soda during soaking and\/or cooking will soften the pulses and reduce the cooking time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked pulses can be used immediately or frozen for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFava Beans (Broad Beans)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Allergens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1201kJ (286kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.7g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious, nutritious and good for the soil, fava beans are a variety of broad bean, Vicia faba, left to ripen and dry before harvest. They’re also known as field beans, horse beans, Windsor beans or ful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritain's original bean, fava beans have been grown and eaten here since the Iron Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":55900415164790,"sku":"L-NSFB\/500G","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":55900415197558,"sku":"L-NSFB\/1K","price":3.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":55900415230326,"sku":"L-NSFB\/5K","price":15.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg - SAVE over 40%","offer_id":55900415263094,"sku":"Z-NSFB\/25K","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/NSFB_Split_Fava_Beans_Jul2025-EDIT.jpg?v=1752148271"},{"product_id":"naked-fava-beans-organic","title":"Naked Fava Beans, Organic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse naked fava beans just like split beans – there are just some whole beans that will generally split in half when cooked. Naked fava Beans are tasty, versatile and easy to cook - they don’t even need soaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our Organic Split Fava Beans to make dal, falafel or hummus - or add a handful or more to soups, stews or curries. The beans get softer and softer the longer they're cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown by a member of the Scottish Organic Producers' Association on the Moray Firth in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Why naked beans \u0026amp; peas?\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/why-naked-beans-peas\"\u003eWhy naked beans?\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"What are fava beans? Aren't they just broad beans?\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-fava-beans-are-they-just-broad-beans\"\u003ewhat are fava beans?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":56038247858550,"sku":"B-OSFD\/500G","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":56038247891318,"sku":"B-OSFD\/1K","price":4.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":56038247924086,"sku":"B-OSFD\/5K","price":18.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":56038247956854,"sku":"Z-OSFD\/25K","price":80.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/OSFDNakedFavaBeansOrganic3x2.jpg?v=1754234805"},{"product_id":"refried-fava-beans-organic","title":"Refried Fava Beans, Organic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuma's rich, flavour-packed Refried Fava Beans are perfect for loading onto tacos, spreading in burritos, spooning over rice or just scooping up with tortilla chips. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with Hodmedod's organic naked fava beans, these refried beans are lighter in colour than traditional refried kidney or pinto beans, but just as delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suma Wholefoods","offers":[{"title":"400g can","offer_id":56516186734966,"sku":"U-GSUCFB\/400G","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 400g - SAVE 10%+","offer_id":56516186767734,"sku":"U-GSUCFB\/C12","price":25.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/SumaRefriedFavaBeanslifestyle.jpg?v=1761256466"},{"product_id":"spelt-fava-beans-sedani-rigati","title":"Spelt \u0026 Fava Beans Sedani Rigati","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiovanni Carleschi makes the best pasta we've eaten, using stoneground flour milled from carefully selected British-grown grains and pulses. The bronze die pasta is produced and dried at low temperatures to maintain the flavour and nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpelt brings fibre, minerals and gentle sweetness; fava beans add protein, vitamins and a light earthiness. Together they make a pasta that is rich in nutrients, naturally high in fibre, and a great source of plant protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-dried at low temperatures, Carleschi's Sedani Rigati cook to a perfect al dente in 9 minutes. They hold sauce beautifully thanks to their velvety surface, and their warm chestnut colour hints at the flavour inside, nutty, sweet, with a subtle green freshness from the beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pasta that tastes good, feels good, and does good for the land it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Comes in plastic free packaging – fully compostable bags certified for both industrial and home composting environments, as well as for marine biodegradation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carleschi","offers":[{"title":"400g","offer_id":56593807737206,"sku":"G-GCASFS\/400G","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":56593807769974,"sku":"G-GCASFS\/4K","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/CarleschiSpelt_FavaBeanSedaniRigati400g.png?v=1762275045"},{"product_id":"pinto-beans-from-north-america","title":"Pinto Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic bean, these pintos are soft, creamy and versatile. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heirloombeans.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e's sources these beans from North American bean specialist \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rancho Gordo, North American bean specialist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRancho Gordo\u003c\/a\u003e, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe humble pinto doesn't get the respect it deserves. With all its glamorous cousins hanging around, it's hard to grab a little of the spotlight, until someone wisely cooks them up. If you've been served supermarket pintos all your life, you are in for a pleasant surprise. When they’re as good as these, pintos are kitchen superstars!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinto translates to \"painted,\" referring to the look of the bean. There are some variations in colour, from the classic pale tan to yellow and even red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56609057112438,"sku":"M-GRGPIN\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/pinto-bean-364002.webp?v=1762469554"},{"product_id":"buckeye-beans-from-north-america","title":"Buckeye Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bijou little bean of many talents - come for the dense but smooth texture, stay for the superlatively rich broth!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThese distinctive pale-tan little orbs came to the northerly US state of Montana the long way. 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But these beautiful, marbled butter beans look like no others!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visually intriguing twist on the classic butter-bean theme, offering a rich, full-bodied flavour, with a velvety chestnut texture. In Italy, you'll find them as Fagioli del Papa, or Pope's Beans. Also known stateside as Chestnut Lima, and sometimes Calico Beans, these beguiling beauties - deep purple splashed with festive snowy swirls - are descendants of the OG butter beans, Phaseolus lunatus, that were first cultivated in the Andean foothills some 6,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644122083702,"sku":"M-GRGCHL\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/christmas-lima-bean-378044.webp?v=1762898379"},{"product_id":"cranberry-beans-from-north-america","title":"Cranberry Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful and very capable Borlotti bean thought to have been popularised in Colombia, where they’re known as Cargamento beans, before being introduced to Europe in the 16th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pretty mottled skin, suggestive of fresh cranberries in their pod, encloses a dense, rich bean with a mild, nutty sweetness that exudes an equally indulgent broth. Borlottis are a cornerstone of Italian cuisine, especially in the Veneto region, but they’ve also been bred around the world, known variously as Madeira beans, Tongues of Fire, Wren’s Egg and - in Mexico - Cacahuate (peanut) beans.  The ‘cranberry’ name likely came about due to their resemblance to cranberries in their pod, especially when harvested mature but still fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644132831606,"sku":"M-GRGCRB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/cranberry-bean-518599.webp?v=1762898769"},{"product_id":"domingo-rojo-beans-from-north-america","title":"Domingo Rojo Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis diminutive ruby translates as ‘red Sunday’, which could refer to its vibrant colour or perhaps a traditional dish or market day where it was a star act. Dense yet mild, this is the undisputed king of red beans! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften described as a smaller, darker version of a kidney bean, but distinct from a true small red bean, Domingo Rojos are valued for their consistent cooking quality, subtle flavour and the robust broth they produce. It’s this that makes them the quintessential base for red beans and rice - a global institution from the Caribbean to Africa (via New Orleans, where it is traditionally prepared on Mondays). The dense sauce coats every grain of rice, and the thin-skinned, mellow bean flesh is a gigantic upgrade on the leathery bitterness of most kidney beans and the waxy texture of commercially grown red beans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644142563702,"sku":"M-GRGDOR\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/domingo-rojo-bean-780808.webp?v=1762899046"},{"product_id":"flageolet-beans-from-north-america","title":"Flageolet Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA refined, mild-tasting variety of the common bean, the Flageolet as we know it today was developed in France in the late 19th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could be forgiven for imagining this mint-green, delicately flavoured classic has been served up on French tables since the dawn of time, but it wasn’t until 1878 that Gabriel Chevrier, an amateur plant breeder, developed the Flageolet at his smallholding in Brétigny-sur-Orge, now a southern suburb of Paris. Chevrier’s pretty little beans - fresh in taste and appearance - were swiftly commercialised and soon earned a coveted place in French cuisine, most classically as an accompaniment to roast lamb. But creamy, mild Flageolets also pair wonderfully well with fish and roast tomatoes - and almost anything else, as one of the bean world’s universal side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644147511670,"sku":"M-GRGFLA\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/flageolet-bean-353588.webp?v=1762899474"},{"product_id":"green-baby-lima-beans-from-north-america","title":"Green Baby Lima Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore tender and delicate than their beefier cousins, these thin-skinned little Limas are a rare find indeed. Better known as butter beans, all Limas are, naturally enough, thought to have originated in Peru.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pretty twist on the butter-bean theme, Green Baby Limas blanch in the pot.  When cooked, their delicate skin yields easily, revealing an interior that is wonderfully creamy and tender, almost buttery on the palate. They work well on their own, perhaps with a simple lemon-dill butter, and their wonderfully fresh appearance and soothing mouthfeel make for great side dishes. They are a natural fit with a salad, and also combine brilliantly with bacon or ham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644166615414,"sku":"M-GRGGBL\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/green-baby-lima-bean-532572.webp?v=1762899729"},{"product_id":"king-city-pink-beans-from-north-america","title":"King City Pink Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pretty Californian variety with a literary heritage and a wonderfully rich, gravy-like bean broth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rose-tinted beauties originated in King City, deep in California’s Salinas Valley, during the 1930s. Their growing popularity earned a mention in the novel that made John Steinbeck’s name: Tortilla Flat, published in 1935, four years prior to The Grapes of Wrath.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough their appearance recalls the more diminutive Santa Maria Pinquitos, King City Pinks share a culinary identity with Buckeyes - thin-skinned, creamy, and with a similarly indulgent bean broth.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644189192566,"sku":"M-GRGKCP\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/king-city-pink-bean-291027.webp?v=1762900167"},{"product_id":"large-white-lima-beans-from-north-america","title":"Large White Lima Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig, bold Lima beans - butter beans as they’re known in the UK - with an unusually tender texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLima beans have a bit of a dodgy reputation in the US, courtesy of a generation exposed to frozen bags of them and the resultant bland mush that wound up on their plates. Mind you, the horribly overcooked ‘commodity’ tinned butter beans we are more accustomed to in the UK aren’t much better, often bunged into a recipe as little more than a bulking agent. Rest assured: these high-end, new-crop Large White Limas couldn’t be more different, with a moist and moreish plumpness that adds class and character to the full spectrum of bean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644195778934,"sku":"M-GRGLWL\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/large-white-lima-bean-960994.webp?v=1762900403"},{"product_id":"marcella-beans-from-north-america","title":"Marcella Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA delicate cannellini bean grown from Italian seed, this prized cultivar is named in honour of late cookery legend Marcella Hazan, author of the fabled ‘Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking’ and a noted bean evangelist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivated in California from Italian Sorana seedstock, this is a connoisseur’s cannellini: its tender skin shrouds a silken, creamy interior. As a benchmark Tuscan bean, the Marcella exudes a mild, nutty sweetness that makes it a classic choice for pasta e fagioli, and classic regional bean stews. They’re also the perfect complement to lighter dishes such as roasted fish or braised vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644203086198,"sku":"M-GRGMAC\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/marcella-bean-878677.webp?v=1762900629"},{"product_id":"mayocoba-beans-from-north-america","title":"Mayocoba Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pure, mild bean with a delicate yellow skin, a creamy texture and a multitude of culinary capabilities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayocoba bean is a cherished variety of Phaseolus vulgaris with a rich heritage in Mexico, though it’s commonly called the Peruvian bean (frijol peruano) and sometimes the canary bean (frijol canario), a nod to its yellow colouring. While its lineage, like all common beans, traces back to ancient Mesoamerica, the Mayocoba variety is specifically valued for its yielding texture and mild flavour. With a versatility borne of its buttery smoothness, this is a bean that’s as home in the full spectrum of traditional Latin American dishes as it is in tangy citrus salads and ultra creamy dips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644210164086,"sku":"M-GRGMAY\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/mayocoba-bean-443105.webp?v=1762900814"},{"product_id":"midnight-black-beans-from-north-america","title":"Midnight Black Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA refined variant of the classic black turtle bean that combines resilience in a long cook with a delightful creaminess - while eliciting an inky and delicious broth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midnight Black bean is a beloved staple in Latin American, Caribbean and Southern American cuisines. It’s the very soul of a rich, complex black bean soup and the foundation for classic frijoles negros. Our Midnight Blacks will cook without soaking - in fact the fabled dark broth (known in certain circles as ‘Cuban coffee’) will lose some of its intensity if these are left in water for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644219371894,"sku":"M-GRGMIB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/midnight-black-bean-255307_1.jpg?v=1762900976"},{"product_id":"moro-beans-from-north-america","title":"Moro Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful markings and a dense, rich flavour make this rarity a favourite. Almost a marriage between a black bean and a pinto, but unique in its own right.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw, the markings on a Moro rank among the prettiest of all our heirloom beans, but it's when they've been cooked that you'll be especially happy with them. Moros boast a rich, dense texture and a bean broth that you could eat alone as a soup, without the beans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beans were first spied in Puebla, Mexico. The design was so beautiful and detailed, it wasn't clear they were even a bean. Later our sourcing agent found farmers in Hidalgo who grew a version with just a touch of purple mixed in - and he was instantly smitten. A local cook revealed that at the end of the growing season, the women plant the beans and harvest them as young greens, served up sautéed in butter. A culinary rarity in Mexico, just like the Moro itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644225532278,"sku":"M-GRGMOR\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/moro-bean-617345.webp?v=1762901145"},{"product_id":"rio-zape-beans-from-north-america","title":"Rio Zape Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic but ultra-rare bean that’s a distant relative of the Pinto, with a unique flavour profile carrying hints of chocolate and coffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste and velvety texture of this beautiful rarity should make Rio Zapes one of your first forays into the heirloom world. Their back story is suitably remarkable. In 1935, Rio Zape beans (also known as Hopi String beans), were discovered in the Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings of the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. Then, in the 1960s, archaeologists found them in the excavation of a sealed tomb in Rio Zape, Durango, Mexico. It's believed that these beans were sealed in the tomb around 600 AD. A gorgeous bean with a mysterious history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644262658422,"sku":"M-GRGRIZ\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/rio-zape-bean-356991.webp?v=1762903629"},{"product_id":"santa-maria-pinquito-beans-from-north-america","title":"Santa Maria Pinquito Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese small, dense orbs produce a beefy bean broth. An essential part of Californian cuisine, they’re the heart of a steak-centric barbecue - yet perfectly at home in meatless meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Maria Pinquitos produce a superior pot broth and stay somewhat firm. Ideal for chili and barbecues, or borrachos (beer-braised ‘drunken beans’). Don't forget them for salads!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovable heirloom is loaded with Californian history. Until recently it was thought that Santa Maria \"Pinks\" arrived in the 1950s with Mexican migrant citrus workers, but there’s now some evidence that they were first grown on the US west coast by 18th-century Spanish missionaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644265869686,"sku":"M-GRGSMP\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/santa-maria-pinquito-bean-366498.webp?v=1762903615"},{"product_id":"santanero-negro-delgado-beans-from-north-america","title":"Santanero Negro Delgado Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrized black beans from Oaxaca, Mexico with rich flavour and a renowned bean broth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller than your average black turtle beans, these bijou heirlooms are creamy and rich. The bean broth is so distinct that the beans are also known as Siete Caldos, or Seven Broths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644270686582,"sku":"M-GRGSND\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/santanero-negro-delgado-bean-896601.webp?v=1762903585"},{"product_id":"scarlet-runner-beans-from-north-america","title":"Scarlet Runner Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig, beefy runner bean with gorgeous markings. A perennial bean-chef's favourite! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beans are firm and stay whole, but you can keep cooking them and they'll go from starchy to creamy. Despite their thick skin, they exude a beautiful bean broth that needs little help to be enjoyed. Scarlet Runners are one of the oldest cultivated foods in the Americas. The edible lipstick-coloured flowers are so pretty that some Californians grow Scarlet Runners for the blooms alone. In our book that’s a crying shame!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644281827702,"sku":"M-GRGSCR\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/scarlet-runner-bean-211352.webp?v=1762903787"},{"product_id":"vaquero-beans-from-north-america","title":"Vaquero Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic chili bean that holds its shape through long, slow, cooking and exudes a generous, dark, rich broth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really lovely cousin to the piebald red-and-white Anasazi bean, Vaquero have intriguing black and white markings that recall a Friesian cow. The flavour is reminiscent of the Anasazi, but a little lighter. The real fun is the inky, black pot liquor. It looks cool and tastes great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644283957622,"sku":"M-GRGVAB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/vaquero-bean-625732.webp?v=1762903947"},{"product_id":"yellow-eye-beans-from-north-america","title":"Yellow Eye Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich, creamy, and mild, this best-seller is delicious without fuss. Essential for gourmet baked beans, but versatile enough for almost any cuisine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Eye is a beautiful and lovable bean. It’s at home in a warming winter supper and as a summer side, pairing equally with smoked ham or seasonal vegetables, often as a rich and delicious vegan soup. The cooked beans are soft and melt-in-your-mouth smooth. They are mild enough that they'll take on any of the flavours you use during cooking. Traditionally, Yellow Eyes have been the variety of choice for regional baked-bean aficionados. Team with molasses and salt pork for New England baked beans, or with mustard and leeks for the old-England original, first popularised in 18th-century Staffordshire. Either way, Yellow Eye’s russet-potato texture makes a perfect base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":56644285301110,"sku":"M-GRGYEE\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/yellow-eye-bean-600651.webp?v=1762904130"},{"product_id":"borlotti-beans-from-norfolk","title":"Borlotti Beans from Norfolk","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 18.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px; height: 18.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border: 0px; height: 18.5938px;\" bgcolor=\"#fcc7d2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish-grown dried Borlotti Beans are very rare and only available as part of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pulse-club-selection\" title=\"Pulse Club Selection - February 2026\"\u003eFebruary Pulse Club Selection\u003c\/a\u003e - while stocks last!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 18.5938px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px; height: 18.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border: 0px; height: 18.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese rare British-grown borlotti beans were grown for us as a trial crop in Norfolk. Delicious and beautiful, they're a variety of the common bean, \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e, and also known as Roman or cranberry beans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing drying beans from New World species is difficult to do in the UK, certainly at any kind of scale. We only occasionally have very limited quantities of some special rare beans from a handful of growers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorlotti beans are at their most nutritious when fully dry, holding their shape when cooked and adding a creamy depth to soups and stews or when blended for dips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorlotti beans are grown as a multi-purpose bean that can be harvested as a green pod to be eaten as a vegetable, as semi-dry beans for quick cooking and as dry storing beans. In the UK borlotti\u003cspan\u003e are often grown as a French bean, and sometimes to be eaten semi-dry, but much more rarely for drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"300g","offer_id":57230315192694,"sku":"M-NWBO\/500G","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/BorlottiBeansfromNorfolk3x2.jpg?v=1770620751"},{"product_id":"pulse-club-selection","title":"Hodmedod's Pulse Club - November Selection","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin our club to try our new changing special selection of pulses including some of our favourite beans, peas \u0026amp; lentils as well as rare varieties not to be found anywhere else. You'll also receive our Pulse Club newsletter with exclusive insights into our work with pulses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur selection for November 2026 is now available to order. The total value comes to over £28 but you can subscribe for just £25 to receive a new selection every other month*.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll refresh the selection at least every two months and will always include a selection of different pulses including some of our rarest and most special varieties, along with something else from our wider range of grains, flours \u0026amp; seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Your subscription will renew on the 1st of every alternate month. If your first order is placed before the 15th of the month, your first renewal will be the next month but one. If you order on or after the 15th, your subscription will renew on the 1st of the next month but two.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOctober 2026 Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/naked-fava-beans-organic?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=naked+fava\u0026amp;_psid=a0db4f92b\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eNaked Fava Beans, Organic, 500g\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e- a staple ingredient, grown organically on the Moray Firth in the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/black-badger-carlin-peas-non-organic?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=whole+carlin+peas\u0026amp;_psid=045dd7993\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eWhole Carlin Peas, 500g\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan\u003efirm, versatile and deliciously nutty in flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/british-chickpeas\" title=\"British Chickpeas\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish-grown Chickpeas, 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - superb chickpeas from the 2026 harvest grown by David White at Hawk Mill Farm in Cambridgeshire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCranberry Beans, Organic, 454g\u003c\/strong\u003e - grown at Seneca in upstate New York and supplied to us by The Heirloom Bean Co, these\u003cspan\u003e velvet-textured beans are versatile and full of flavour. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/scarlet-runner-beans-from-north-america?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=scarlet+runn\u0026amp;_psid=37598f6f7\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Runner Beans, 453g\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e- also from the Heirloom Bean co, via Rancho Gordo are these big, beefy runner bean with gorgeous markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bakehouse Seed Blend, 300g \u003c\/strong\u003e- a new, soon to launch product. A mix of our favourite British seeds, as used in the Hodmedod's Bakehouse and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/wholemeal-seeded-loaf-sourdough?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=seeded+loaf\u0026amp;_psid=01f47e5b7\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eSeeded loaf\u003c\/a\u003e. Ideal for use in sweet or savoury baking, or toasting and adding as a topping on salads, soups, or breakfast cereal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: contents may occasionally differ according to availability (any substitute items will be of equivalent or greater value)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"5 +1 packs","offer_id":57232190341494,"sku":"-SPC4\/7","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Pulse-Club-Selection-November-3x2.png?v=1794441511"},{"product_id":"bayo-chocolate-beans-from-north-america","title":"Bayo Chocolate Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pretty little fine-skinned bean from northern Mexico with a sweet broth and a mellow moreishness that’s made for soups, stews and refried beans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBayo Chocolate beans stand out for their smooth, almost custard‑like interior and warm, earthy flavour with a hint of natural sweetness. These ones are grown in the shadow of the Orizaba volcano near Serdán, a city in Puebla state whose rich soil has nurtured beans for thousands of years. They’re ideal for velvety refried beans, and exude a glossy broth that shines in gentle stews and saucy dishes. Bayo Chocolates pair beautifully with chillies, herbs and slow cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603071279478,"sku":"M-GRGBAC\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/3_bayo-chocolate-bean-341459_jpg.webp?v=1775166112"},{"product_id":"black-garbanzo-beans-from-north-america","title":"Black Garbanzo Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare heirloom chickpeas - known as garbanzo beans in America - with a firm, meaty bite and a wonderful nuttiness that thrives in bold, high‑heat, flavour‑forward cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese striking, inky black chickpeas are denser than the common or garden beige variety, with a toasty aroma and satisfyingly dense texture that stays firm even in long cooking. Traditionally used across parts of India and the Mediterranean, they excel in smoky braises, hearty soups, roasted‑veg dishes and warm salads. Their nutty depth pairs beautifully with spices, citrus and charred flavours. Black garbanzos are most famously associated with Italy, where they’re known as ceci neri. These chickpeas are cultivated in California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603176825206,"sku":"M-GRGBLG\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/1_black-garbanzo-bean-714297_jpg.webp?v=1775166831"},{"product_id":"caballero-beans-from-north-america","title":"Caballero Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper-creamy Peruvian beans prized for their quick cooking, pale elegance and a smooth, mild flavour that suits bright, layered dishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaballero beans take their name from the Spanish word for “gentleman,” a nod to their refined look and polished texture. Grown in Peru’s coastal valleys, this heirloom cooks quickly and absorbs seasoning beautifully, shining in citrus‑driven preparations, herb‑layered dishes and meals where subtlety and clean, creamy flavour matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603191931254,"sku":"M-GRGCAB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/2_caballero-bean-232990_jpg.jpg?v=1775167137"},{"product_id":"california-corona-beans-from-north-america","title":"California Corona Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA trailblazing crop of mighty butter beans with a yielding texture and mild, sunny flavour that’s ideal for elegant salads and Mediterranean-leaning dishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown from European Corona seed-stock in California, these rarities are celebrated for their impressive size, thin skins and soft, buttery interior that stays intact during gentle cooking. Their mild, sweet flavour makes them ideal for olive‑oil poaching, soups, antipasti‑style salads and baked dishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603197108598,"sku":"M-GRGCCO\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/3_california-corona-bean-809945_jpg.webp?v=1775167288"},{"product_id":"chiapas-black-beans-from-north-america","title":"Chiapas Black Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInky, aromatic beans with a dense, creamy‑firm texture and deep, savoury richness rooted in southern Mexico’s highland cuisine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiapas Black beans are known for their glossy, jet‑black skins, rich aroma and dense, creamy‑firm interior. Grown in the highlands of southern Mexico, they elicit a naturally dark, flavourful bean broth. Their deep, savoury character makes them ideal for soups, salads, chilis and pot beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603203826038,"sku":"M-GRGCBB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/chiapas-black-bean-frijol-negro-de-vara-150665.jpg?v=1775167517"},{"product_id":"jacobs-cattle-beans-from-north-america","title":"Jacob's Cattle Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully mottled beans with a creamy yet structured texture and sweet, earthy flavour rooted in traditional New England farmhouse cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for their spotted markings said to resemble the biblical speckled cattle of Jacob, these attractive beans are prized for their dependable flavour and versatility.  An heirloom institution across the USA’s northeast, Jacob’s Cattle Beans hold their shape beautifully in slow simmering, excelling in chowders, baked beans and rustic stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603211166070,"sku":"M-GRGJCB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/2_jacobs-cattle-bean-992986_jpg.jpg?v=1775167913"},{"product_id":"snowcap-beans-from-north-america","title":"Snowcap Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mighty, marbled potato of a bean with a matching taste and texture. Ideal in soups and slow-braised stews.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowcap beans are a prized heirloom rarity, delivering a creamy, yielding texture with a nutty sweetness, enclosed in striking marbled skins that hold their shape beautifully in cooking. Superb in brothy soups and rustic stews, they pair naturally with roasted vegetables, herbs, olive oil and gentle heat - and are equally at home in salads, gratins or folded into autumnal grain bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603222405494,"sku":"M-GRGSNO\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/1_snowcap-bean-887326_jpg.webp?v=1775168121"},{"product_id":"moro-beans-from-mexico","title":"Moro Beans from Mexico","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreamy, earthy Mexican beauties with a rich cocoa‑brown sheen, velvety texture and deep, savoury sweetness: the missing link between pinto and black beans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from Mexico \u0026amp; North America\"\u003ePhaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from Mexican bean and authentic food specialist La Comandanta, working to revitalise traditional Mexican agriculture by preventing the loss of native seeds, as well as ancestral cooking and cultivation processes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoro beans have long been grown in central and southern Mexico, prized for the dense, creamy flesh that enriches stews, soups and rice dishes. These small but mighty marvels pack an earthy depth that stands up beautifully to tomatoes, chillies and slow simmering, and they shine in rustic casseroles, refried-style mashes and warm salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with La Comandanta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co has forged a new partnership with Mexico City’s La Comandanta, a business working to identify, rescue and promote authentic Mexican foods grown and made by rural producers using traditional farming and culinary methods. Through this partnership The Heirloom Bean Company is now fairly trading heirloom beans grown by smallholder farmers and processed and packed in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Comandanta’s motto \u003cem\u003eCocina una Revolución\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Cook a Revolution\") describes their ethos that eating authentic food is an act of cultural and agricultural resistance to mainstream agrifood corporations. They’re committed to fair and transparent trade, and supporting social and economic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key concern is the seed diversity and agricultural heritage of Mexico, with Bolivia one of two centres of genetic diversity of the \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus \u003c\/em\u003ebean species. La Comandanta aims to revive traditional Mexican farming and save heirloom varieties from extinction. Many farmers have stopped growing these varieties for lack of access to fair markets and fear of crop failure. To encourage and support them La Comandanta pays a fair price for crops and offers advance loans at the time of sowing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co has visited many of the farmers growing beans to understand the challenges they face and pays an additional 15% premium over the farmgate price into a fund to cover the loans in case of any crop failure. As beans fall outside the usual commodities covered by fair trade labelling schemes the Heirloom Bean Co has introduced its own Fairly Traded emblem to communicate their partnership of trading fairly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":57603256746358,"sku":"M-GLCMOR\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/moro-beans-from-mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1781082343"},{"product_id":"san-franciscano-beans-from-mexico","title":"San Franciscano Beans from Mexico","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep‑toned beans with marbled purple‑brown skins, offering a creamy interior, gentle nuttiness and a rounded, quietly complex flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from Mexico \u0026amp; North America\"\u003ePhaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from Mexican bean and authentic food specialist La Comandanta, working to revitalise traditional Mexican agriculture by preventing the loss of native seeds, as well as ancestral cooking and cultivation processes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Franciscano beans are Mexican heirloom beans with lovely swirled markings that soften to a warm, even tone when cooked. Their taste profile takes in hints of cocoa, grain and soft nuttiness, and their creamy interior holds its shape well. They work in tomato braises, olive‑oil stews, warm salads and simple pots finished with citrus or herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heirloombeans.co.uk\/blog\/vq5l9n42l14x4mg2nziy830ecbgzqk\" title=\"The San Franciscano Chronicles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead about The Heirloom Bean Company's visit to the farm in Hidalgo where these beans are grown...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with La Comandanta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co has forged a new partnership with Mexico City’s La Comandanta, a business working to identify, rescue and promote authentic Mexican foods grown and made by rural producers using traditional farming and culinary methods. Through this partnership The Heirloom Bean Company is now fairly trading heirloom beans grown by smallholder farmers and processed and packed in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Comandanta’s motto \u003cem\u003eCocina una Revolución\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Cook a Revolution\") describes their ethos that eating authentic food is an act of cultural and agricultural resistance to mainstream agrifood corporations. They’re committed to fair and transparent trade, and supporting social and economic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key concern is the seed diversity and agricultural heritage of Mexico, with Bolivia one of two centres of genetic diversity of the \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus \u003c\/em\u003ebean species. La Comandanta aims to revive traditional Mexican farming and save heirloom varieties from extinction. Many farmers have stopped growing these varieties for lack of access to fair markets and fear of crop failure. To encourage and support them La Comandanta pays a fair price for crops and offers advance loans at the time of sowing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co has visited many of the farmers growing beans to understand the challenges they face and pays an additional 15% premium over the farmgate price into a fund to cover the loans in case of any crop failure. As beans fall outside the usual commodities covered by fair trade labelling schemes the Heirloom Bean Co has introduced its own Fairly Traded emblem to communicate their partnership of trading fairly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":58006644719990,"sku":"M-GLCSAF\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/san-franciscano-beans-from-mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1780679768"},{"product_id":"vaquita-rojo-beans-from-mexico","title":"Vaquita Rojo Beans from Mexico","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePretty speckled beans with supple texture and a gentle nuttiness, taking beautifully to aromatic broths, slow vegetable dishes and grain‑based plates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from Mexico \u0026amp; North America\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\"\u003ePhaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from Mexican bean and authentic food specialist La Comandanta, working to revitalise traditional Mexican agriculture by preventing the loss of native seeds, as well as ancestral cooking and cultivation processes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaquita Rojo (\"Red Cow\") beans are tiny Mexican beans whose mottled skins soften into warm, blurred tones as they cook. They keep a smooth, yielding texture that thickens broths naturally and takes well to aromatic bases from many cuisines — from paprika‑rich pots to sesame‑scented broths, grain dishes, roasted‑vegetable salads and slow, fragrant stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with La Comandanta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co has forged a new partnership with Mexico City’s La Comandanta, a business working to identify, rescue and promote authentic Mexican foods grown and made by rural producers using traditional farming and culinary methods. Through this partnership The Heirloom Bean Company is now fairly trading heirloom beans grown by smallholder farmers and processed and packed in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Comandanta’s motto \u003cem\u003eCocina una Revolución\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Cook a Revolution\") describes their ethos that eating authentic food is an act of cultural and agricultural resistance to mainstream agrifood corporations. They’re committed to fair and transparent trade, and supporting social and economic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key concern is the seed diversity and agricultural heritage of Mexico, with Bolivia one of two centres of genetic diversity of the \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus \u003c\/em\u003ebean species. La Comandanta aims to revive traditional Mexican farming and save heirloom varieties from extinction. Many farmers have stopped growing these varieties for lack of access to fair markets and fear of crop failure. To encourage and support them La Comandanta pays a fair price for crops and offers advance loans at the time of sowing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co has visited many of the farmers growing beans to understand the challenges they face and pays an additional 15% premium over the farmgate price into a fund to cover the loans in case of any crop failure. As beans fall outside the usual commodities covered by fair trade labelling schemes the Heirloom Bean Co has introduced its own Fairly Traded emblem to communicate their partnership of trading fairly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":58006650192246,"sku":"M-GLCVAR\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/vaquita-rojo-beans-from-mexico-loose-3x2.jpg?v=1780679683"},{"product_id":"ayocote-morado-beans-from-mexico","title":"Ayocote Morado Beans from Mexico","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt was love at first sight for the Heirloom Bean Company with this big beauty. It’s also a nutritional powerhouse - that deep purple skin indicates a high content of super-antioxidant anthocyanins - and boasts a robust starchiness that evolves into buttery perfection with a longer cook.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from Mexico \u0026amp; North America\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\"\u003ePhaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from Mexican bean and authentic food specialist La Comandanta, working to revitalise traditional Mexican agriculture by preventing the loss of native seeds, as well as ancestral cooking and cultivation processes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn leguminati circles, Ayocote Morado (\"Purple Runner\") is venerable queen of the runner beans. They have been a crucial part of indigenous Mexican agriculture for millennia, often cultivated within the traditional milpa system alongside corn and squash: a symbiotic relationship in which the beans enriching the soil with nitrogen, a cornerstone of sustainable farming. The name \"Ayocote\" itself comes from the Nahuatl word \"ayocotl\", underscoring its deep cultural and linguistic ties to the region. Its satisfyingly beefy texture is a good fit for those trying to move to a more plant-based diet, or vegans in search of a slap-up meal. Ayocote Morados provide a deep, bouillon-flavoured stock, ideal for soups and slow-cooked stews. They’re also a great side for a steak!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with La Comandanta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co has forged a new partnership with Mexico City’s La Comandanta, a business working to identify, rescue and promote authentic Mexican foods grown and made by rural producers using traditional farming and culinary methods. Through this partnership The Heirloom Bean Company is now fairly trading heirloom beans grown by smallholder farmers and processed and packed in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Comandanta’s motto \u003cem\u003eCocina una Revolución\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Cook a Revolution\") describes their ethos that eating authentic food is an act of cultural and agricultural resistance to mainstream agrifood corporations. They’re committed to fair and transparent trade, and supporting social and economic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key concern is the seed diversity and agricultural heritage of Mexico, with Bolivia one of two centres of genetic diversity of the \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus \u003c\/em\u003ebean species. La Comandanta aims to revive traditional Mexican farming and save heirloom varieties from extinction. Many farmers have stopped growing these varieties for lack of access to fair markets and fear of crop failure. To encourage and support them La Comandanta pays a fair price for crops and offers advance loans at the time of sowing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Co has visited many of the farmers growing beans to understand the challenges they face and pays an additional 15% premium over the farmgate price into a fund to cover the loans in case of any crop failure. 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