The Tonka Bean Is Banned. So Why Is It Popping Up on Dessert Menus?
Source: New York Times
People, Places, Things is a regular, essential news report on all things culture and style.The Illicit Appeal of the Tonka BeanThe tonka bean, a wizened-looking South American seed, is beloved for its complex almond-vanilla scent, often appearing as an ingredient in perfumes. Outside the United States, it has also long been utilized by chefs, but studies have indicated that coumarin, a chemical compound in the…
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