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Tonka beans are the seeds of Dipteryx odorata, a species of flowering tree in the pea family,
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Fabaceae, also known as "cumaru", "kumaru", or "Brazilian teak".
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Native to Northern South America, the tree produces black, wrinkled seeds known as tonka
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beans.
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These beans have a smooth, brown interior and a strong, sweet fragrance akin to sweet
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woodruff, which is due to their high content of coumarin.
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Tonka beans have been used in various industries due to their unique scent and flavor.
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In the perfume industry, they are prized for their strong fragrance.
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In the culinary field, they have been used to add flavor to dishes, with a taste profile
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that's a complex mix of vanilla, almond, clove, cinnamon, and amaretto.
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In French cuisine, they're often used in desserts and stews.
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The tonka bean flavor has also been used in certain pipe tobaccos.
