These seeds of the large tropical Tonka tree have the fragrance reminiscent of newly mown hay or a freshly cut meadow. They have a high coumarin content, which provides a sweet, herblike fragrance.
Tonka beans are used to flavor tobaccos and snuffs and the essential oil is widely used in the perfume industry. They are rich, warm, coumarin-herbaceous, tobacco-like, caramel-like. They have a high coumarin content, which provides a sweet vanilla fragrance.
Applications : to flavor candy, ganache, mousse, beverages.