Tonka beans are the ‘almonds’ contained within the fruits of a South American tree: Dipteryx odorata. It grows wild in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. In winter, the fruits reach maturity and begin to fall. From February to April, the harvest takes place in the forest, and the fruits need to be cracked open with a stone tool to collect the beans, whose skin is brown and flesh is ivory-colored. In recent years, tonka beans have been used as a flavoring in food. They can be directly grated over desserts or macerated in sauces or sweet creams.
Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd
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France
Code B929
CAS TSCA 8024-04-2
CAS EINECS 90028-06-1
Tonka beans are the ‘almonds’ contained within the fruits of a South American tree: Dipteryx odorata. It grows wild in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. In winter, the fruits reach maturity and begin to fall. From February to April, the harvest takes place in the forest, and the fruits need to be cracked open with a stone tool to collect the beans, whose skin is brown and flesh is ivory-colored. In recent years, tonka beans have been used as a flavoring in food. They can be directly grated over desserts or macerated in sauces or sweet creams.
The organic beans, originating from Venezuela, are dried for a few weeks before being extracted by Biolandes in France.
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The organic beans, originating from Venezuela, are dried for a few weeks before being extracted by Biolandes in France.
Tonka bean absolute is primarily used in fine perfumery compositions. It is generally used in amber and fougère accords. It also blends very well with leather, vanilla, and tobacco notes. Additionally, it can bring a natural ‘gourmand’ effect to white flower accords such as tuberose or frangipani. This product can also be found in cosmetic products.