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Tonkabohnen | ganz | Herkunft: Venezuela
Tonka beans | whole | Origin: Venezuela
Tonka Beans from Venezuela: Exotic Variety for Your Senses Discover the fascinating world of Tonka beans from Venezuela - an exquisite spice that will elevate your culinary creations to a new level. These aromatic beans are extracted from the seeds of the Tonka tree (Dipteryx odorata) and will enchant your senses with their unique fragrance and taste. Origin and Quality: Our Tonka beans come from the lush rainforests of Venezuela, where they are sustainably harvested by experienced farmers. Through traditional farming methods and careful processing, we obtain premium Tonka beans of the highest quality. Variety of flavors: Tonka beans are known for their complex flavor that combines nuances of vanilla, almond, cinnamon and cloves. A hint of tobacco and dark chocolate rounds out the flavor. This makes Tonka Beans a versatile spice that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. Uses: Using tonka beans from Venezuela is quite simple. You can grate or grate the beans and add the aromatic shavings to desserts, coffee, cocktails or savory dishes. A small touch is all it takes to transform your dishes into a taste sensation. Try Tonka beans from Venezuela and be inspired by their exotic diversity. Give your dishes a unique touch and indulge your senses with this special spice from nature. Immerse yourself in the world of Tonka beans and enjoy the culinary journey to Venezuela.
Sumach | gemahlen
Sumac | ground
Sumac, the culinary treasure of oriental cuisine, is a rather unknown spice in Western Europe. The dark red to purple fruits come from the sumac plants, which grow up to 3 meters high and are found from Central and Near East, the Eastern Mediterranean to Southern Europe. The berries have a pleasant acidity and freshness with slightly tart notes. Sumac is usually offered in ground or crushed form and is an important ingredient in many oriental dishes. Throughout the Arab world, sumac adds a delicate freshness to stews of all kinds and is also used in yogurt, dips, on vegetables, legumes or in salads. Sumac is an alternative to lemon or lime juice or a mild vinegar. Sumac is often mixed with sea salt before it is used for seasoning.
Zimtblüten | gemahlen
Cinnamon flowers | ground
While cinnamon, one of the oldest known spices, was already used as a spice and healing plant before more than 4,000 years mainly in China and India and has been very popular with Greeks and Romans since ancient times, cinnamon blossoms have only been known as spices in Europe for a few decades. Actually, it is not the cinnamon blossom but the cinnamon bud of the Cassia cinnamon tree. Because of its similarity to the clove, it is often referred to as a cinnamon carnation. Aromatically, the cinnamon blossoms are very similar to the classic cinnamon, but less pronounced and more delicate in taste. Cinnamon blossoms are mainly used in desserts, especially during the Christmas season in biscuits, desserts and hot drinks. In addition to compote or rice pudding, cinnamon flowers are also used in oriental spice mixtures and curries, in stews, minced meat and dark sauces. The cinnamon blossoms can be used as a whole, but can also be ground or pestled. Cinnamon lovers chew the blossoms in all.
Zimtblüten | ganz | 3-6 mm
Cinnamon blossoms | whole | 3-6 mm
While cinnamon, one of the oldest known spices, was already used as a spice and healing plant before more than 4,000 years mainly in China and India and has been very popular with Greeks and Romans since ancient times, cinnamon blossoms have only been known as spices in Europe for a few decades. Actually, it is not the cinnamon blossom but the cinnamon bud of the Cassia cinnamon tree. Because of its similarity to the clove, it is often referred to as a cinnamon carnation. Aromatically, the cinnamon blossoms are very similar to the classic cinnamon, but less pronounced and more delicate in taste. Cinnamon blossoms are mainly used in desserts, especially during the Christmas season in biscuits, desserts and hot drinks. In addition to compote or rice pudding, cinnamon flowers are also used in oriental spice mixtures and curries, in stews, minced meat and dark sauces. The cinnamon blossoms can be used as a whole, but can also be ground or pestled. Cinnamon lovers chew the blossoms in all.
Tonkabohnen | gemahlen
Tonka beans | ground
Goods tend to clump together, but this can be removed without much effort by pressing! Hardly any other spice enchants us more than the almond-shaped seed of the Tonka tree. The essential oils of the Tonka beans give off a fragrance of almonds, vanilla, woodruff and fresh hay and enchant our senses. The spice is said to have an eroticizing and even hypnotic effect. Tonka beans are often used as a substitute for vanilla. Due to its very special character with a fine and harsh note, however, the Tonka bean should not be reduced to sweet dishes only. Venezuela is the original home of the Tonka bean. From there, the Tonka tree has spread naturally over large parts of South America. Besides Venezuela, the main growing areas today are mainly the north of Brazil, Guyana or Surinam. In South America, the plant is said to have healing powers and is used as a lucky charm. In Europe, the tonka bean was temporarily banned as a foodstuff due to its coumarin content. The ban was lifted in 1991, but it has only become an absolute trend seasoning in recent years.
Tonkabohnen | ganz | Herkunft: Brasilien
Tonka beans | whole | 2-3 cm | origin: Brazil
Few spices enchant us more than the almond-shaped seeds of the Tonka tree. The essential oils of the Tonka beans give off a fragrance of almonds, vanilla, woodruff and fresh hay and enchant our senses. The spice should have an eroticizing and even hypnotic effect. Tonka beans are often used as a substitute for vanilla. Due to its very special character with a fine and harsh note, however, the Tonka bean should not be reduced to sweet dishes only. The original home of the Tonka bean is Venezuela. From there the Tonka tree has spread naturally over large parts of South America. Besides Venezuela, the main growing areas today are mainly the north of Brazil, Guyana or Surinam. In South America, the plant is said to have healing powers and is used as a lucky charm. In Europe, the tonka bean was temporarily banned as a foodstuff due to its coumarin content. The ban was lifted in 1991, but only in recent years has it established itself as an absolute trend seasoning. As a spice Tonka should be dosed very sparingly. Depending on the application, for milk-based desserts, it is recommended to boil the beans in milk for a few minutes or rub them down a little with a grater.

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