Bitter-sweet scent, very rich, vanilla, reminiscent of dark caramel, bitter almonds and amaretto. Application: The black-brown, elongated seeds of the tonka tree have an incomparable and very intense aroma. Tonka bean was previously used to refine tobacco leaves, but for some time now Tonka has been the star in the award-winning cuisine. There, it is used primarily to refine desserts (e.g. crème brulée) or, as an exotic finishing touch to spicy dishes, provides exciting taste experiences. The tonka bean can be cooked whole or grated like nutmeg. Tip: The tonka bean has a very intense flavor and also contains a lot of coumarin — a natural flavoring that is considered harmful to health. Tonka beans should therefore only be used sparingly and not too often in the kitchen. Ingredients: tonka bean Content: 4 pieces