Tonka Beans
By: sean sullivan

About

Tonka Beans are not yet approved by the FDA due to the coumarin content, which can act as a blood thinner. Tonka Beans are widely used in Europe and South America, and many US food bloggers and culinary enthusiasts use them. Their distinctive flavor is often describe as evoking traces of vanilla, nutmeg, cinnnamon, tobacco.

Physical Description
The dark wrinkled beans are about 1 - 1 1/2 inches long
Colors: Darkest brown to black


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