Whole tonka beans

Jacob Hooy’s tonka beans are sweet and exceptionally aromatic. They have a scent of vanilla, cinnamon, almond and cloves. Tonkas are excellent for flavouring ice cream, crème brûlée, chocolates and dessert sauces. But they also work very well in brown sauces and game sauces.

Whole tonka beansWhole tonka beans

Instructions for use
Tonka beans are ideal for simmering in milk or cream. Then leave them to infuse overnight in the fridge, covered tightly. By straining the tonka bean through a fine sieve to remove it from the milk or cream, only the flavour remains. You can then use it to make all sorts of things, such as ice cream or crème brûlée. Tip: Always grate them first, as the flavour isn’t so much in the seed as in the brown-coloured centre.

Storage advice
Store in a dry, cool, dark and sealed place.