Whole tonka beans from Brazil, bulk 1.05 kg

Product description

Tonka beans from Brazil are among the most intense spices used in modern patisserie and creative cuisine. Biova supplies the whole, almond-shaped seeds with their deep dark surface as aromatic bulk goods in kilo units.

Thanks to their natural content of essential oils, these black beans develop a dense, multi-layered tonka aroma even in very small quantities. Biova relies on gentle drying, careful selection and clean processing into broken or whole beans to ensure consistent quality.

In use, tonka beans refine desserts, baked goods and drinks as well as selected savoury dishes. Finely grated or simmered in liquids, they lend creams, ice cream, puddings or sauces a warm, sweet note and serve as an interesting alternative to vanilla.

Origin

These tonka beans come from Brazil, one of the most important growing regions for the tonka tree in South America. The tropical climate with high humidity and plenty of sunshine supports a complex, harmonious aroma profile.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The fruits of the tonka tree are harvested fully ripe by hand. After drying, the seeds are removed from the pods, gently dried further, cleaned and packed by Biova as whole, black beans in broken or whole-bean grading for bulk use.

Characteristics

They are characterised by a very high aroma density with notes of vanilla, almonds, marzipan, woodruff and hay. Kept as whole beans, the essential oils are well protected, which supports good shelf life and allows precise dosing with a fine grater.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the region of origin and microclimate, the intensity and nuances of tonka bean aroma vary. Brazilian grades show a balanced, sweet profile that Biova develops into a clean, rounded bouquet without off-notes through careful drying and storage.

Taste & aroma

The aroma is warm, sweet and complex, with clear notes of vanilla, almonds and marzipan. On the nose, additional hints of woodruff and dried hay appear; on the palate the spice is intense yet soft and rounded, so only a small amount is needed.

Suggested uses

• Finely grated to flavour desserts such as creams, mousses, puddings or ice cream.
• To refine pastries, cakes, cookies and yeast doughs as an aromatic vanilla alternative.
• Briefly simmered in milk, cream, plant drinks or cream sauces for coffee, cocoa and dessert sauces.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Brazil
• Grading: broken / whole
• Colour: black