Fine Tonka Sugar, cane sugar spice blend

Product description

Tonka sugar combines the characteristic aroma of tonka beans – reminiscent of vanilla, almonds and marzipan – with fine, pale yellow raw cane sugar to create a light, flaky spice blend. The mix is designed specifically for professional use and for creative everyday cooking.

Thanks to the carefully balanced ratio of tonka bean to sugar, Biova tonka sugar makes it much easier to dose the intense tonka flavour evenly than when using whole beans. The fine grain size of around 0.3–0.6 mm dissolves quickly in liquids and doughs and is ideal for foodservice and large-volume use.

Use this spice blend to refine desserts, pastries, hot drinks or sweet-and-savoury sauces and integrate tonka flavour effortlessly into your recipes. With minimal effort you add aromatic value in the kitchen, patisserie and artisan production.

Origin

This spice blend is produced and packed in Germany by Biova. The tonka beans used come mainly from tropical regions of South America with a warm, humid climate that promotes an intense aroma.

Cultivation / production / harvest

After harvesting, the tonka beans are gently dried and prepared for use in the spiced sugar. In the Biova spice manufactory they are evenly ground and blended with high-quality raw cane sugar to achieve a fine grain size of around 0.3–0.6 mm.

Characteristics

The defining feature is the well-balanced tonka bean aroma in combination with yellow raw cane sugar. The fine, flaky texture makes sprinkling, stirring in and baking easier and allows much more precise dosing compared with whole tonka beans.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the growing region of the tonka beans, nuances of vanilla, almond or woodruff notes may vary. Thanks to Biova’s standardised processing, the result is still a consistent, predictable flavour profile for professional users and ambitious home cooks.

Taste & aroma

Tonka sugar has an intense fragrance of vanilla, almonds, marzipan and a delicate hint of woodruff. On the palate, pleasant sweetness combines with warm, spicy and slightly exotic notes, making it an aromatic alternative to classic vanilla sugar.

Ingredients

• Raw cane sugar
• Tonka bean

Note: Tonka beans naturally contain aromatic compounds. If you are known to be intolerant to tonka beans, use this product with caution.

Suggested uses

• For sweetening and flavouring desserts such as rice pudding, parfait or crème brûlée.
• As a refined addition to hot drinks such as coffee, cocoa or tea.
• To enhance pastries, whipped cream and sweet-and-savoury sauces, for example tomato sauce.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Germany
• Grain size: approx. 0.3–0.6 mm, fine / flaky
• Colour: Yellow