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tonka bean , black-skinned, aromatic, almondlike single seed from the pod of any tall leguminous tree of the genus Dipteryx in the family Leguminosae ( pulse family) of tropical South America. It contains coumarin, a fermented substance that has a vanillalike aroma and is used as a vanilla substitute and in the manufacture of perfumes, sachets, soaps, tobacco, and food. Natural coumarin has been almost completely replaced by a synthetic product. The name of the bean also appears as tonqua bean and tonquin bean. Plants producing tonka beans are classified in the division Magnoliophyta , class Magnoliopsida, order Rosales, family Leguminosae.

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tonka bean Seed of the South American tree Dipteryx odorata with a sweet, pungent smell, used like vanilla for flavouring.

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tonka t. bean, seed of S. Amer. tree of the genus Dipteryx. XVIII. — local name in Guyana.

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	'Mexican vanilla' hazardous. (Mexico vanilla product made from vanilla beans and tonka tree beans, which contain coumarin) (Brief Article) Magazine article from: FDA Consumer; 10/1/1994
	Pear sabayon with macaroons and wolfberry puree.(Recipe) Magazine article from: Art Culinaire; 6/22/2007
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	'Mexican vanilla' hazardous. (Mexico vanilla product made from vanilla beans and tonka tree beans, which contain coumarin) (Brief Article) Magazine article from: FDA Consumer; 10/1/1994; 191 words ; ...with extract from beans of the tonka tree, in addition to containing...vanilla beans. In addition, tonka beans don't meet the food safety...and Cosmetic Act. Although tonka bean extract smells like vanilla...safe and suitable substances. Tonka bean extract would not be allowed... Read more
	Pear sabayon with macaroons and wolfberry puree.(Recipe) Magazine article from: Art Culinaire; 6/22/2007; 700+ words ; ...ounces dried soybeans, cracked For the tonka bean cream: 1 pint heavy cream 12 tonka...process to coarse texture. For the tonka bean cream: In medium pot, bring cream...crumbled macaroons, soybean nougatine, tonka bean cream and soymilk bubbles. Garnish... Read more
	Ginger soap debuts from Roger & Gallet.(New Products) Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 9/1/2003; 37 words ; * Ginger, a now perfumed soap from Roger & Gallet, also features a bouquet of spices such as anise, clove, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla and amber. The travel case retails for $7 and a three-soap box set costs $15. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Read more
	Yves Rocher unveils Yria, a scent of the muses. Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 2/1/2002; 65 words ; ...executives said. The scent features top notes of bergamot and coriander, a heart of rose and jasmine and a base of amber, tonka bean and sandalwood. Yria is available in 30-, 50- and 100ml eau de parfum bottles with a red and gold theme. [ILLUSTRATION... Read more
	Guerlain launches My Insolence with actress Hilary Swank.(New Products) Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 11/1/2007; 60 words ; ...almond blossom captivated by the sensual, feminine charm of jasmine. This fragrance also features patchouli, vanilla and Tonka bean--a Guerlain signature. More info: www.insolence.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Read more
	This spring, love is in the air with a new natural fragrance, June Jacobs Better Love Naturel ($90).(Marketing News) Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 2/1/2008; 56 words ; ...reformulated fragrance includes Italian bergamot, rich cedar and smoky incense. Tender jasmine petals and sweet vetiver are spiced with cinnamon and clove. Sandalwood and patchouli mingle with creamy benzoin and tonka bean. More info: www.junejacobs.com Read more
	Fekkai goes 'Au Naturel'.(New Products) Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 11/1/2008; 119 words ; ...potassium, zinc and natural sugar. They are scented with citrus top notes, lavender, ginger middle notes and warm vanilla and tonka bean base notes and packaged in bottles and tubes made with 40% recycled materials The Au Naturel lineup--which is available... Read more
	Parfums Christian Dior's Addict fragrance. (Marketing News). Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 8/1/2002; 85 words ; ...include Queen of the Night flower, rose, jasmine and orange blossom with a dry-down of bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean. The streamlined bottle is blue with a gold cap to correspond with the lipsticks. A 30ml perfume spray retails for $150... Read more
	AVON SET TO LAUNCH LITTLE BLACK DRESS. Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 8/1/2001; 84 words ; ...Indonesian jasmine, ylang ylang and Tahitian gardenia) and Hemline (base notes: milkwood accord, Japanese plum, sandalwood, tonka bean and cashmere musk). The packaging spotlights a square bottle with a black top and gold overlay. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED... Read more
	Fruits & Passion Laboratories, Montreal, Canada, has added a premium collection of shampoos and conditioners formulated with 97% "naturactive" ingredients that address the five most common hair types: dry, colored, oily, normal and stressed out (hair exposed to and affected by pollution).(Marketing News) Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 7/1/2008; 126 words ; ...includes a plant complex of moringa, rooibos, awaphui and sunflower. The scent is made from pure essential oils of vetiver and tonka beans, according to the company. The complex for Equilibre features maiden hair, watercress, nettle and panama bark and iris... Read more