Black beans - Import export

"Origin and history of black beans The black bean is widely used in Mexican cuisine. Often as a substitute for the normal brown bean. With its black colour, meaty texture and size (smaller than the brown bean) it is a special appearance. The taste is mushroom-like. Healthy properties Black beans and applications The black bean is packed with magnesium, thiamin, folic acid, B vitamins, antioxidants (anthocyanins), protein and fiber. Its high protein and fibre content makes it an excellent meat substitute with the great advantage of evenly distributing carbohydrates. The black bean can be processed well in vegetarian dishes, soup or as a replacement for the brown bean."

"Origin Of Tonka beans Tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata) Tonka beans grow on a Tonka tree and are the seeds of fruit that these trees bear. Tonka beans are narrow, black elongated and wrinkled beans with a brown inside. Production process Tonka beans After the seeds have been harvested, they are dried and soaked in alcohol or rum for a day. Tonka beans soaked in rum give a taste of vanilla, almond and rum. That makes them a perfect seasoning of desserts and patisserie. After adding the alcohol, the beans are dried again and a fermentation process takes place. Tonka beans applications Tonka beans are a common ingredient of desserts, the garnish of desserts (ganache), caramel sugar, ice cream or patisserie."

"Tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata) Tonkabones grow on a Tonka tree and are the seeds of the fruit that these trees carry. Tonka beans are narrow, black, elongated and wrinkled beans with a brown interior. Once harvested, the seeds are dried and soaked 24 hours a day in alcohol or rum. Tonka beans soaked in rum give a taste of vanilla, almond and rum. This makes them a perfect seasoning for desserts and pastries. After the addition of alcohol, the beans are dried again and a fermentation process takes place. Tonkabones are a widely used ingredient in desserts, the garnishing of desserts (ganache), caramel confectionery, ice cream or patisserie."