Tonka beans are originally from the North part of South Amerika. It is also produced in Nigeria. It looks like a black wrinkled almond is around ¾ cm long. The way of ussing it is the same like the nutmeg, you need to grate it. The aroma and taste is like a mix of a strong vanilla, almond, cloves and cinnamon taste, but it is not the same us five spices, that we use for dessert. It is important to use it in small quantities as it has a very concentrated flavor and aroma. Generally it is used for deserts like cakes, puddings, ice creams, souffles or creme brulé. Other posibilities are using it as a condiment for meat, like duck or game.

Is also use to flavored cosmetic, candels, tabaco and perfumes...