tonka

English

Noun

tonka (uncountable)

1. A flavoring or fragrance used in foodstuffs and derived from the tonka bean.
   • 2017, Zaria Gorvett, The delicious flavour with a toxic secret, BBC:

     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.

   • 2021, Agence France-Presse, Michelin awards star to vegan restaurant for the first time in France, The Guardian:

     Her favourite combinations involve pine, boletus mushroom and sake, or celery, tonka and amber ale.

Anagrams

• Konat