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Tonka beans are legal over here, though. And while this lists a bunch of things we have issues with, there are also a few others that might eventually get allo
by Semaphor 3y ago
Tonka beans are legal over here, though.
And while this lists a bunch of things we have issues with, there are also a few others that might eventually get allowed, but take a long time. Like monk fruit and alluose.
- Clamchop 3y agoFor context, tonka is valued for its coumarin content and coumarin is maligned for its association with the active ingredient in rat poison and some medications, but is a different molecule. Coumarin is found chiefly in perfumes (functional and fine fragrance) and smells sweet and grassy. In this application, it is sold all over the world, including the US. As a flavor in food, it is banned in the US.
- Semaphor 3y agoAnd tonka beans kinda taste like a combination of vanilla and something. Like a more complex version of it. Love it for everything sweet and it has almost (it shouldn't be heated) completely replaced vanilla for me.