Whole Tonka Beans Organic - Whole Tonka Beans Organic

Origin of Tonka Beans Tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata) grow on the Tonka tree and are the seeds of the fruit that these trees bear. Tonka beans are narrow, black, elongated, and wrinkled beans with a brown interior. Production Process of Tonka Beans After the seeds are harvested, they are dried and soaked for a day in alcohol or rum. Tonka beans soaked in rum impart flavors of vanilla, almond, and rum. This makes them a perfect flavoring for desserts and pastries. After the alcohol is added, the beans are dried again, and a fermentation process takes place. Applications of Tonka Beans Tonka beans are a commonly used ingredient in desserts, dessert garnishes (ganache), caramel confections, ice cream, or pastries.