Beans, Whole, 10 Gr from Brazil (SKU 4320)
Highly aromatic and juicy whole Tonka beans from Brazil, of superb quality and fragrance. To aromatise a Rapé, simply place one whole bean inside the pot of Rapé and allow this to settle until the desired aroma has been achieved. Then remove the bean and save it for another occasion. Finely powdered beans can also be blended into a Rapé, using mortar and pestle and a very fine sieve. Be very moderate in its use (less than 1%), as the aroma and intensity on the senses can be quite pungent.
10 gram whole beans from Brazil.
Tonka belongs to the Leguminosae (Pea family). The bean from this tree has its origin in the forests of Brazil and British Guiana where it is called "Rumara". It is used in perfumery as well as in Rapé preparations, in seed or ash form.
To aromatise a Rapé, simply place one whole bean inside the pot of Rapé and allow this to settle until the desired aroma has been achieved. Then remove the bean and save it for another occasion. Finely powdered beans can also be blended into a Rapé, using a mortar and pestle and a very fine sieve. Be very moderate in its use (less than 1%), as the aroma and intensity on the senses can be quite pungent.
Other names: Cumaru, Tonquin, Tonquin Butter, Rumara, Tonka, Tonco, Dipteryx odorata.
The fragrant component in the bean, called "Coumarin" is also used to flavour castor-oil. The fatty substance of the beans is sold as "Tonquin Butter".
This item is not allowed in the following countries:
France, Taiwan
This is a natural product, used as incense or in perfumery, or as an ingredient of incense and other perfumery or potpourri preparations.
Some incense plants or products may have some history of other folklore purposes, but we offer this product for its use as incense. Not food grade, not for consumption.
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