Tonka

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    A flavoring or fragrance used in foodstuffs and derived from the tonka bean. uncountable

    "When grated into desserts or infused into syrups, they impart a flavour so transcendent, tonka has been dubbed the most delicious ingredient you’ve never heard of."

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"When grated into desserts or infused into syrups, they impart a flavour so transcendent, tonka has been dubbed the most delicious ingredient you’ve never heard of."

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