Tonka Absolute

Tonka Absolute (Dipteryx odorata) is commonly known as "cumaru" or "kumaru" is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the Orinoco region of northern South America and its seeds are known as Tonka Beans.

The beans are black and wrinkled and have a smooth brown interior.

The fragrance is reminiscent of vanilla, almonds, cinnamon, and cloves.

Tonka Beans have been used as a vanilla substitute, in french cuisine (however banned in US food), as a perfume, and in tobacco before being banned in some countries.

Todays main producers of the seeds are Venezuela and Nigeria.