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  • the Tonka bean is known for its intense and  complex flavor. It has notes of vanilla,  

  • licorice, caramel, and clove, making itcherished ingredient for desserts and other  

  • food products across the globe. However, despite  its culinary appeal, its use in food is banned in  

  • the United States because of the high levels of  a chemical compound known as coumarin present in  

  • the Tonka bean. Coumarin, a naturally occurring  substance, was first isolated from tonka beans in  

  • 1820. It has a sweet smell, often associated  with newly-mown hay, and has been utilized  

  • in various food and non-food products. During the  1940s, it was widely used as a synthetic additive  

  • in items such as tobacco, cosmetics, and certain  foodstuffs. However, subsequent research indicated  

  • that high levels of coumarin could potentially be  toxic, particularly to the liver. These findings,  

  • primarily based on animal studies, prompted  a re-evaluation of the compound's safety.

the Tonka bean is known for its intense and  complex flavor. It has notes of vanilla,  

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    Jay に公開 2023 年 06 月 28 日
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