{"title":"The Heirloom Bean Co","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heirloombeans.co.uk\/\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources beans from La Comandanta in Mexico and from North American bean specialist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/a-conversation-about-beans-with-steve-sando-of-rancho-gordo\" title=\"Rancho Gordo, North American bean specialist\"\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\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"Z-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":"alubia-blanca-beans-from-north-america","title":"Alubia Blanca 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 small white bean with vast possibilities! Soft and creamy, yet with a heroic resilience that helps retain its shape and character even with extended cooking.\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\u003eClassic white haricots, from the family Americans call navy beans and Italians know as cannellini. But though Alubia Blancas bear a resemblance to these, their buttery texture and delightful, slightly nutty flavour elevate them to a class of their own.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Alubia’ is the catch-all Spanish term for dried beans, and these pearl-like little beauties are very much at home in an Iberian stew, heavy on pimenton, or with clams in the classic Alubias Blancas con Almejas. But Alubia Blancas are nothing if not versatile, the star of umpteen Tuscan and Mexican dishes, minestrone-style soups and spicy Moroccan loubias - as well as dips, summer salads and even your own take on baked 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":56644057334134,"sku":"Z-GRGALB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/alubia-blanca-bean-765634.webp?v=1762896735"},{"product_id":"ayocote-blanco-beans-from-north-america","title":"Ayocote Blanco 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 Mexican favourite for more than 4,000 years, this versatile mid-sized pearl of a bean has an indulgent creaminess that shines through even after a long, slow cook \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\u003eAyocote Blanco is a meaty, thick-skinned bean with a delicate hint of potato in its velvety taste profile when fully cooked. The Ayocote family (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus coccineus\u003c\/em\u003e) boasts an ancient lineage, originating in Oaxaca, Mexico. Ayocote Blancos are considered one of the first cultivated New World crops, with research suggesting domestication in the Tehuacán Valley between 4000 BC and 2000 BC. They remain more prevalent in indigenous communities today. \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":56644078043510,"sku":"Z-GRGAYB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/ayocote-blanco-bean-771928.webp?v=1762897267"},{"product_id":"ayocote-morado-beans-from-north-america","title":"Ayocote Morado 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\u003eIt was love at first sight 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\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\u003eIn leguminati circles, Ayocote Morado 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\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":56644095017334,"sku":"Z-GRGAYM\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/ayocote-morado-bean-258773.webp?v=1762897579"},{"product_id":"ayocote-negro-beans-from-north-america","title":"Ayocote Negro 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 big, bold Mexican runner bean with an ancient heritage, this kitchen all-rounder elicits an almost mystical deep black broth in the pot.\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\u003eFirst cultivated in Oaxaca, Mexico when Stonehenge was still a work in progress, the Ayocote Negro is a gleaming onyx pebble of a bean that releases an inky, delicious broth when cooked low and slow. Thus prepared its texture softens to a yielding creaminess, contained within a firm skin that prevents it turning to mush as so many supermarket ‘commodity-bean’ counterparts are wont to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bean of substance, with hints of earth and a subtle sweetness in its taste profile, is perfect for hearty, slow-simmered dishes where its full character can develop. A fantastic choice for rich, saucy stews, where it absorbs spices and smoky notes, its firm yet velvety texture also makes it a standout in cold salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, Ayocote Negro is a bold bean for bold flavours, a perfect canvas for fiery chilis, yet equally at home with nothing more than salt, a few fresh herbs, and a drizzle of oil. As ever, go heavy on the garlic!  \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":56644101407094,"sku":"Z-GRGAYN\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/ayocote-negro-bean-609745.webp?v=1762898277"},{"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. First brought to Europe from Mesoamerica as common beans (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e), they were selectively developed by north European farmers to thrive in a short growing season, re-crossing the Atlantic during the late 1800s with Swedish immigrants who settled in the upper reaches of the US. A winning blend of Old World adaptive selection and New World agricultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIts remarkable ability to prosper and crop reliably in stunted springs and summers made the Buckeye a ‘miracle bean’, a lifesaver in the long, cold winters that followed. Today, it is hailed for its clean, sweet ‘bean-lite’ taste - the perfect bean if you think you don’t like beans. A simple bowl topped with goats’ cheese and pickles will win around the most stubborn beanophobe.\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":56644113826166,"sku":"Z-GRGBUB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/buckeye-bean-995004.webp?v=1774479280"},{"product_id":"christmas-lima-beans-from-north-america","title":"Christmas 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\u003eButter beans are also known as Lima beans, as they’re thought to have originated in Peru. 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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-GRGLWL\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-GRGSMP\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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":"Z-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":"Z-GRGSCR\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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":"Z-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":"Z-GRGYEE\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/yellow-eye-bean-600651.webp?v=1762904130"},{"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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-GRGCAB\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"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":"Z-GRGCCO\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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":"Z-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":"Z-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":"Z-GRGSNO\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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":"Z-GLCMOR\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/moro-beans-from-mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1781082343"},{"product_id":"the-bean-book-from-the-rancho-gordo-kitchen","title":"The Bean Book from the Rancho Gordo Kitchen","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\u003eFrom Steven Sando, the founder of American bean specialist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/a-conversation-about-beans-with-steve-sando-of-rancho-gordo\" title=\" A conversation about beans with Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo\"\u003eRancho Gordo\u003c\/a\u003e, this authoritative guide to 50 bean varieties and how to cook with them features 100 classic and modern recipes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder now\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e and we'll throw in a free £5 gift voucher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - beans from North America\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse our range of Rancho Gordo beans imported by The Heirloom Bean Co...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"scope_book_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounder and owner Steve Sando, with twenty-five years experience in growing, sourcing, and cooking with beans, is the perfect home cook to present classic recipes and new combinations for all kinds of eaters. There are vegan and vegetarian dishes like Fennel, Potato, and White Bean Soup with Saffron and Pizza Beans, as well as full-on meat-lovers meals like Napa Valley Cassoulet, Southwestern Chile con Carne, and Clay-Baked Pacific Cod Gratin with Onions and White Beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bean Book includes instructions for cooking beans using multiple methods and transforming them into satisfying dips, soups, salads, mains, sides, and desserts. Nobody better than the man behind Rancho Gordo to share recipes, tips, and historical background in a beautifully photographed, comprehensive collection that is sure to be a classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the 100 recipes, 86 are vegetarian, and 57 are vegan. Most can be easily adapted to your preferences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Steve Sando has spent two decades helping us all eat better beans and understand what makes them great. It's a noble mission and one which he continues in The Bean Book—an absolute must-have for anyone who believes that beans can be every bit as magical as a spoonful of caviar.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Chef José Andrés\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you think beans are boring, just look at the recipes The Bean Book. Never had I really tasted difference that an heirloom variety makes until I tasted Rancho Gordo beans.\" —Tanya Holland, chef and author of Tanya Holland's California Soul. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The fervid bean advocacy of Steve Sando and Rancho Gordo has made the beans in our pots more varied and flavorful. If only all advocacy were this delicious. The only downside to The Bean Book is that I see procuring even more varieties than I have space for in my already bean-gorged pantry\" —Evan Kleiman, chef, author, and host of KCRW's Good Food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Bean Book is the magnum opus from the KING of heirloom beans! The gorgeous photography of these brilliantly colorful legumes would be reason enough to want this book, but the real story is this humble food's diversity in flavor, texture, and culinary possibilities. Wait until you try the recipes!\" —Ted Allen, host of Food Network's Chopped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: \u003cspan itemprop=\"publisher\"\u003eTen Speed Press\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 978-1984860002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: \u003cspan itemprop=\"numberOfPages\"\u003e288\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 211 x 259 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: \u003cspan itemprop=\"inLanguage\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Steve Sando","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":57694136959350,"sku":"X-BTBB\/HB","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/The_Bean_Book_by_Steve_Sando_sticker_3x2_b4628ce5-1539-4300-953a-fa4729872087.png?v=1776376810"},{"product_id":"pot-luck-beans-of-america-selection","title":"Pot Luck Beans of America Selection","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\u003eCan't choose from the amazing selection of \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\"\u003ePhaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e sourced by t\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry our pot luck selection of 12 different varieties and save £5 too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRancho Gordo was 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\"\u003eYou'll receive a Rancho Gordo box of 12 different varieties of bean \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efrom the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, each 453g.\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":"12 packs","offer_id":57747241140598,"sku":"SPLR\/12","price":84.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/RGbeanscomposite3x2-EDIT.jpg?v=1777107685"},{"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":"Z-GLCSAF\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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":"Z-GLCVAR\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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. 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":58006657827190,"sku":"Z-GLCAYM\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/ayocote-morado-beans-from-mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1780679626"},{"product_id":"vaquita-negro-beans-from-mexico","title":"Vaquita Negro 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\u003eBold and beautiful little beans with the variegated look of Friesian cattle, carrying a clean flavour and light, balanced character\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\u003eThe gorgeous markings of these Vaquita Negro (\"Black Cow\") beans stay vivid even after cooking. Their flavour is mildly sweet, with a lightness that suits brothy dishes, vegetables and citrus‑bright preparations. They hold their shape well, absorbing seasoning gently.\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":58006673654134,"sku":"Z-GLCVAN\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/vaquita-negro-beans-from-mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1780679709"},{"product_id":"zaragoza-beans-from-mexico","title":"Zaragoza 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\u003eInky, thin‑skinned beans from southern Veracruz, offering smooth depth and a natural affinity for bold, aromatic, chilli‑driven flavours.\u003c\/strong\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\u003eBlack Zaragoza beans take their name from Zaragoza in southern Veracruz, a low‑lying, humid region just southwest of Minatitlán. Their thin skins, deep colour and clean, earthy flavour make them remarkably versatile, thriving in chilli‑forward dishes, herb‑layered preparations and recipes that emphasise clarity, depth and smooth texture.\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":58006687285622,"sku":"Z-GLCZAR\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Zaragoza-Beans-from-Mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1780680461"},{"product_id":"bayo-beans-from-mexico","title":"Bayo 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\u003ePale‑tan beans from northern Mexico with a gentle savoury flavour, soft nutty notes and a clean, rounded finish.\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\u003eBayo (\"Bay\") beans have long been cooked across central and northern Mexico, valued for their versatility and crowd-pleasing taste profile. They sit comfortably in lighter preparations, taking well to onions, tomatoes, greens and citrus, with a gentle nuttiness that supports broths, vegetable dishes and simple everyday pots.\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":58006725198198,"sku":"Z-GLCBAY\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Bayo-Beans-from-Mexico-loose-3x2.jpg?v=1780680170"},{"product_id":"pinto-beans-from-mexico","title":"Pinto 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\u003eMottled, soft‑skinned Pinto beans from northern Mexico, known for their velvety finish and talent for carrying spices, herbs and roasted flavours.\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\u003ePinto beans take their name from the Spanish for “painted,” a reference to their speckled skins. Grown across northern Mexico’s dry plains, they cook down to a plush, almost whipped texture. Their mild flavour makes them ideal for absorbing roasted aromatics, dried chillies, citrus, herbs and slow‑cooked vegetables without losing their identity.\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":58006841196918,"sku":"Z-GLCPIN\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Pinto-Beans-from-Mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1780679467"},{"product_id":"peruano-beans-from-mexico","title":"Peruano 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\u003eSoft, creamy beans from Peru’s coastal valleys, celebrated for their pale gold colour, quick cooking and a gentle flavour that anchors everyday 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 \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\u003ePeruano (\"Peruvian\") beans take their name directly from their homeland, where they’ve long been a staple in coastal and Andean kitchens. Their pale yellow colour, thin skins and naturally creamy texture make them exceptionally versatile, absorbing seasoning with ease and excelling in bright, pepper‑forward, herb‑layered and citrus‑lifted preparations across Latin American cuisine.\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":58006842638710,"sku":"Z-GLCPER\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Peruano-Beans-from-Mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1780679969"},{"product_id":"flor-de-mayo-beans-from-mexico","title":"Flor de Mayo 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\u003eDusky‑pink Flor de Mayo beans from central Mexico, appreciated for their gentle nuttiness, soft floral notes and their natural affinity for chilli and herb‑driven dishes.\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\u003eFlor de Mayo (\"Mayflower\") beans are named for their soft rose‑coloured skins, long associated with central Mexican markets and home kitchens. They cook to a smooth, cohesive creaminess that thickens sauces naturally. Their flavour leans nutty and slightly floral, making them ideal with roasted chillies, tomato bases, herbs, citrus and slow‑cooked vegetables.\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":58006844572022,"sku":"Z-GLCFDM\/500G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/flor-de-mayo-beans-from-mexico-3x2.jpg?v=1780679541"},{"product_id":"ten-beans-of-mexico-bundle","title":"Ten Beans of Mexico Bundle","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\u003eCan't choose from the range of beautiful Mexican \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\"\u003ePhaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e sourced by t\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e in partnership with La Comandanta? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry our selection of 10 different varieties and save £5 too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will soon have some very limited bundles including an extra very rare variety or two - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/pages\/newsletter\" title=\"Sign up for Hodmedod's newsletter\"\u003esign up to our newsletter\u003c\/a\u003e to be among the first to hear when they're available.\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\"\u003eYou'll receive a box of 10 different varieties of bean from  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Company's Mexican range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, each 500g:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/san-franciscano-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"San Franciscano Beans\"\u003eSan Franciscano Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/vaquita-rojo-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Vaquita Rojo Beans\"\u003eVaquita Rojo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/ayocote-morado-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Ayocote Morado Beans\"\u003eAyocote Morado Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/vaquita-negro-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Vaquita Negro Beans\"\u003eVaquita Negro Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/zaragoza-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Zaragoza Beans\"\u003eZaragoza Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/bayo-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/zaragoza-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eBayo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/pinto-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Pinto Beans\"\u003ePinto Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/peruano-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Peruano Beans\"\u003ePeruano Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/flor-de-mayo-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Flor de Mayo Beans\"\u003eFlor de Mayo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/moro-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Moro Beans\"\u003eMoro Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":"10 packs","offer_id":58063174304118,"sku":"SBMX\/10","price":69.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/10MexicanBeans3x2.png?v=1781128819"},{"product_id":"twelve-beans-of-mexico-bundle","title":"Twelve Beans of Mexico Bundle","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\u003eCan't choose from the range of beautiful Mexican \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003ePhaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e sourced by t\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e in partnership with La Comandanta? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry our selection of 12 different varieties.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis bundle of 12 varieties is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003every limited\u003c\/span\u003e as the Arcoiris and Sangue de Toro Beans are real rarities and we only have a few available. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf we've sold out we're very sorry for any disappointment. But fear not - we may still have the \u003ca title=\"Eleven Beans of Mexico\" href=\"\/products\/eleven-beans-of-mexico-bundle\"\u003eEleven Beans Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e available or certainly the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ten-beans-of-mexico-bundle\" title=\"Ten Beans of Mexico Bundle\"\u003eTen Beans of Mexico Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/b\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\"\u003eYou'll receive a box of 12 different varieties of bean from \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Company's Mexican range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, each 500g:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eArcoiris Beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSangue de Toro Beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"San Franciscano Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/san-franciscano-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eSan Franciscano Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vaquita Rojo Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/vaquita-rojo-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eVaquita Rojo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ayocote Morado Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/ayocote-morado-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eAyocote Morado Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vaquita Negro Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/vaquita-negro-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eVaquita Negro Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Zaragoza Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/zaragoza-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eZaragoza Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/zaragoza-beans-from-mexico\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/bayo-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eBayo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pinto Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/pinto-beans-from-mexico\"\u003ePinto Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Peruano Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/peruano-beans-from-mexico\"\u003ePeruano Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Flor de Mayo Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/flor-de-mayo-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eFlor de Mayo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Moro Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/moro-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eMoro Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":"12 packs","offer_id":58075839267190,"sku":"SBMX\/10","price":89.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/12MexicanBeans3x2.png?v=1781269379"},{"product_id":"eleven-beans-of-mexico-bundle","title":"Eleven Beans of Mexico Bundle","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\u003eCan't choose from the range of beautiful Mexican \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\"\u003ePhaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e sourced by t\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe \u003ca title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e in partnership with La Comandanta? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry our selection of 11 different varieties.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis bundle of 11 varieties is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003every limited\u003c\/span\u003e as the Sangue de Toro Beans are real rarities and we only have a few available. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf we've sold out we're very sorry for any disappointment. But fear not - you can still order the \u003ca title=\"Ten Beans of Mexico Bundle\" href=\"\/products\/ten-beans-of-mexico-bundle\"\u003eTen Beans of Mexico Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/b\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\"\u003eYou'll receive a box of 12 different varieties of bean from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heirloom Bean Company's Mexican range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, each 500g:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSangue de Toro Beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/san-franciscano-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"San Franciscano Beans\"\u003eSan Franciscano Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/vaquita-rojo-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Vaquita Rojo Beans\"\u003eVaquita Rojo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/ayocote-morado-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Ayocote Morado Beans\"\u003eAyocote Morado Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/vaquita-negro-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Vaquita Negro Beans\"\u003eVaquita Negro Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/zaragoza-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Zaragoza Beans\"\u003eZaragoza Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/bayo-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/zaragoza-beans-from-mexico\"\u003eBayo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/pinto-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Pinto Beans\"\u003ePinto Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/peruano-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Peruano Beans\"\u003ePeruano Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/flor-de-mayo-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Flor de Mayo Beans\"\u003eFlor de Mayo Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/moro-beans-from-mexico\" title=\"Moro Beans\"\u003eMoro Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":"11 packs","offer_id":58077016523126,"sku":"SBMX\/10","price":81.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/11_Mexican_Beans_3x2_aa1142d9-4f44-4761-bb0e-b4e7a6eb7ff6.png?v=1781275361"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/collections\/pinto-bean-364002.webp?v=1762471222","url":"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\/new.oembed","provider":"Hodmedod's Wholefoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}