Asymmetric (via [1]) offers a range of ROC Tested Clean certified bean varieties, as well as organic non-ROC beans at more competitive pricing. This inventory is relevant to any BeanVivo or co-packer procurement discussions.
The following varieties are available as ROC certified:
| Variety | Notes |
|---|---|
| Black Beans | Primary variety in initial BeanVivo order; large harvest on hand |
| Pinto Beans | Versatile; suitable for charro beans, chili mixes |
| Dark Red Kidney Beans | — |
| Small Red Beans | Noted as "really nice"; pairs well with pintos in chili mixes |
| Canary Beans | Yellow; described as somewhat obscure |
| Navy Beans | — |
| Canola Beans | Distinct species; visually similar to cannellini beans |
| Cranberry Beans | Speckled red; visually similar to pintos |
Source: Mark Hope enumerated these varieties during the [2].
Asymmetric also carries organic beans that are not ROC certified, available at a better price point than the ROC line. These are suitable for BeanVivo products where ROC certification is not required.
"We also have some organic but not ROC, and we can give you a better price." — Mark Hope
See [3] for full context.
See [4] for full relationship context and [5] for action items.
BeanVivo expressed interest in expanding beyond black beans to other ROC varieties (pinto, small red, etc.) for additional product lines — including charro beans and specialty SKUs — pending quality validation of the initial black bean run. Varieties are also being considered for pitches to Sprouts and Whole Foods.