Fabaceae, also known as "cumaru", "kumaru", or "Brazilian teak".

Native to Northern South America, the tree produces black, wrinkled seeds known as tonka

beans.

These beans have a smooth, brown interior and a strong, sweet fragrance akin to sweet

woodruff, which is due to their high content of coumarin.

Tonka beans have been used in various industries due to their unique scent and flavor.

In the perfume industry, they are prized for their strong fragrance.

In the culinary field, they have been used to add flavor to dishes, with a taste profile

that's a complex mix of vanilla, almond, clove, cinnamon, and amaretto.

In French cuisine, they're often used in desserts and stews.

The tonka bean flavor has also been used in certain pipe tobaccos.