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They smell faintly like furniture polish

Posted by Robin on 13 July 2017 4 Comments

Notes of freshly cut grass mingle with vanilla, liquorice, caramel and clove, topped off with a suggestion of warmth and a hint of magnolia – that is, according to the internet. I unscrew the lid and take a whiff. They smell faintly like furniture polish.

— The BBC takes a look at the culinary use of tonka bean. Read more at The delicious flavour with a toxic secret. Hat tip to Nozknoz!

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  1. Kanuka says:
    13 July 2017 at 3:31 pm

    Interesting read, thank you.

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    • Robin says:
      13 July 2017 at 3:56 pm

      Good 🙂

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  2. shellyw says:
    14 July 2017 at 8:49 am

    I absolutely love reading the behind the scenes, science related things to perfume. Thank you for pointing the way.

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    • Robin says:
      14 July 2017 at 12:51 pm

      De nada!

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