Dried Tonka Beans / Feijão de Tonka, 50g

Tonka beans entice with an intense, sweet fragrance reminiscent of vanilla, almond, caramel, and hay – a true treasure for fine cuisine. Their unique aroma with a slightly bitter note makes them a favorite in pastry shops and upscale restaurants.

Since tonka beans are very hard, they are usually finely grated with a nutmeg grater or cooked in liquids such as milk or cream for flavoring and then left to infuse (e.g. 1-2 beans to 1 liter of milk, boil for about 10 minutes, leave to infuse overnight).

Use:
Ideal for desserts, creams, ice cream, cream and milk dishes, chocolate, pudding, jam, or fine pastries. A pinch of tonka bean also adds refined aromas to savory dishes.

Origin:
These tonka beans come from Brazil, where they are harvested from the tonka tree (Dipteryx odorata) . This tree, which can grow up to 30 meters tall, produces large drupes containing the aromatic, almond-shaped seed – the tonka bean. After drying, it is traded as a high-quality spice and used very sparingly.

Special features:

- Intense, vanilla-like aroma
- Versatile use in desserts and gourmet dishes
- Natural flavor without additives
- Economical and long-lasting
- Hand-picked and gently dried