Heirloom Beans by Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans Golden Gait Mercantile

Founded in 1985, Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans is the original U.S. company to offer authentic heirloom beans and unusual legumes worldwide. The ultimate eco-friendly food, Zürsun heirloom beans are grown on small-scale farms in the Snake River Canyon region of south-central Idaho known as the Magic Valley Growing Area. The area’s arid climate, rich, well-drained loamy soil, moderate temperatures, and stable moisture level—internationally recognized as having ideal environmental conditions for bean growing—produce pure, distinctly flavorful beans, superior to common store-bought beans.

• Cranberry Beans: Used in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, Cranberry beans are plump and pale pink with maroon markings. They have an appealing sweet mild flavor and are a hearty addition to soup, salads, pasta dishes, and casseroles.
• Orca Beans: Named after black and white killer whales, are as lovely as they are tasty. Piquant seasonings, such as chili, red pepper and cumin complement Ocra’s mild flavor and creamy texture. Use in soups and stews or serve as a side dish.
• Trout Beans: Originally from Germany, but now grown in the U.S., Trout beans, are also know by the name Jacobs Cattle in the northeast. The bean has a striking maroon and ivory coloring and a smooth, creamy texture and mild flavor making it ideal for soups.
• Rattlesnake Beans: A new hybrid of Pinto beans, the name Rattlesnake is derived from the pods which are tightly curled like a resting snake and have markings the same as on the beans themselves. Hearty Rattlesnake beans have a distinctive earthy flavor and fine texture. Use in Southwestern cuisine, including Mexican food, casseroles, stews and dips.
• Paris Bistro Blend: A French-style blend of beans, lentils, split peas and barley – perfect for hearty soups with fresh seasonal vegetables