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The word tonka is taken from the Galibi (Carib) tongue spoken by natives of French Guiana; it also appears in Tupi, another language of the same region, as the name of the tree. The old genus name, Coumarouna, was formed from another Tupi name for the tree, kumar.[4]
Many anticoagulant prescription drugs, such as warfarin, are based on 4-hydroxycoumarin, a chemical derivative of coumarin initially isolated from this bean. Coumarin itself, however, does not have anticoagulant properties.[5][6]
Radio-carbon dating of D. odorata stumps left by a large logging operation near Manaus by Niro Higuchi, Jeffrey Chambers, and Joshua Schimel, showed that it was one of around 100 species which definitely live to over 1,000 years (specifically an age of 1400 years being claimed for this and the unrelated Cariniana macrantha). Until their research, it had been assumed unlikely that any Amazonian tree could live to old age due to the conditions of the rain forest.[9]
The tonka seed contains coumarin, a chemical isolate named after the plant. The seeds normally contain about 1 to 3% of coumarin, but can rarely achieve levels up to 10%.[7] Coumarin is responsible for the seed's pleasant odor and is used in the perfume industry. Coumarin is bitter to the taste. In large infused doses, it may cause hemorrhages, liver damage, or paralysis of the heart.[7] It is therefore controlled as a food additive by many governments.[citation needed] Like a number of other plants, the tonka bean plant probably produces coumarin as a defense chemical.[citation needed]
Tonka beans have been used as a source of natural coumarin, and, after its synthesis in the 1940s, artificial coumarin became one of the first artificial flavoring agents as a vanilla substitute.[10] The FDA has considered foods containing tonka beans adulterated[11] since 1954[12] because coumarin has shown toxicity in extremely high concentrations. Despite the ban on its use in foods, the product has been frequently imported into the United States by gastronomic enthusiasts.[10][13] There have been calls for removing the restrictions on the use of tonka beans in food in the US similar to the successful deregulations of mangosteens and absinthe in the early 21st century;[13] the regulations are criticized as unreasonable due to the unlikelihood of consuming enough coumarin to cause ill effects and due to the presence of coumarin in unregulated foods.[12] Coumarin is also present in lavender, cinnamon, licorice, strawberries, and cherries.[14]
In France, tonka beans are used in cuisine (particularly, in desserts and stews)[12][10] and in perfumes. The flavor has been described as a complex mix of vanilla, almond, clove, cinnamon, and amaretto.[14] Yves Rocher[15] uses them in their men's perfume Hoggar, for example, and they are still used to flavor some pipe tobaccos, such as Samuel Gawith "1792 Flake."[16]
Many anticoagulant prescription drugs, such as warfarin, are based on 4-hydroxycoumarin, a chemical derivative of coumarin initially isolated from this bean. Coumarin, however, does not have anticoagulant properties.[5][6]
Tonka is an American brand and former manufacturer of toy trucks.[4] The company is known for making steel toy models of construction type trucks and machinery. Maisto International, which makes die-cast vehicles, acquired the rights to use the Tonka name in a line of 1:64 scale, featuring mostly trucks.
After some modifications to the design by Alvin Tesch and the addition of a new logo created by Erling Eklof, the company began selling metal toys, which soon became the primary business. The logo was based on a University of Minnesota drafting student's sketch by Donald B. Olson, who later became the company's Chief Industrial Engineer. The logo used the Dakota Sioux word tanka, which means "great" or "big".[9]
In November 1955, Mound Metalcraft changed its name to "Tonka Toys Incorporated".[10] From 1947 to 1957, their logo was an oval, showing the Tonka Toys name in red above blue ocean waves with seagulls overhead, honoring nearby Lake Minnetonka.[11][7]
From 1958 to 1961, the logo no longer included seagulls and the colors were changed to white, grey, and red.[7] The colors changed to red and gold in 1963. In 1978, the oval was removed and the company began using only the name Tonka on their toys.[7]
In 1987, Tonka purchased Kenner Parker,[12] including UK toy giant Palitoy, for $555 million,[13] borrowing extensively to fund the acquisition. However, the cost of servicing the debt meant Tonka itself had to find a buyer and it was eventually acquired by Hasbro in 1991,[13] its headquarters moved out of Minnesota, and relocated its manufacturing operations to Hasbro's facilities in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.[1] In 1998, Hasbro began a licensing deal with Funrise Toys to manufacture and distribute Tonka trucks.[14] The deal began with versions of the trucks fitted with electronics for lights and sounds, but grew to encompass the entire brand.[15] This agreement ended on July 4, 2019, with the license being transferred to Basic Fun!,[16] who produces other brands such as Care Bears, My Little Pony, and Lincoln Logs.[17][18] In 2024, Basic Fun filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company will use bankruptcy proceedings to repay its creditors while remaining in operation.[19]
Tonka produced video games as Tonka Video Games, including Tonka Raceway, and purchased the rights to distribute and market the Master System after Sega of America stopped competing against the Nintendo Entertainment System in the US. However, the Master System's market share declined, since Tonka did not have experience with video games or how to market them. Hasbro sold the digital gaming rights for various properties (including My Little Pony, Magic: The Gathering, Tonka, Playskool, and Transformers) to Infogrames (later known and currently operating as Atari SA) for US$100 million in 2000, buying back the rights for US$65 million in June 2005.[20]
In 2001, Tonka trucks were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, New York.[21] The Winifred Museum in Winifred, Montana, has a collection of more than 3,000 Tonka toys.[22]In 2002, Ford made its very first partnership with Tonka with the Mighty F-350 concept.[23]
Thirteen video games based on the toys were released between 1996 and 2006. A majority of these titles were released by Hasbro Interactive and its later re-brandings as Infogrames Interactive and Atari Interactive, although a small number of titles for Nintendo platforms were released by TDK Mediactive under a sub-licensing agreement from Infogrames.[24]
In 2012, an animated film based on the trucks toy line was in development. It was to be produced by Sony Pictures Animation, Hasbro Studios, and Happy Madison Productions, and to be distributed by Columbia Pictures.[25] A script was written by Happy Madison alumnus Fred Wolf, and was to be produced by Adam Sandler and Jack Giarraputo, Brian Goldner (CEO and president of Hasbro) and Bennett Schneir (Hasbro's senior vice president and managing director of motion pictures).[25]
TONKAPEACH was inspired by cherished memories of family gatherings at Mindy's Father's house. The inspiration for this fragrance stemmed from the delightful aroma of his Peach Cobbler, a treat he lovingly prepares during our visits. This gourmand delight forges a delectable olfactory journey through some of our happiest memories.
TONKAPEACH takes some inspiration from our wildly popular release, TONKAZURE, and embarks on a tantalizing new adventure, infusing the familiar tonka bean and champagne notes with the succulence of juicy peaches and the comforting embrace of freshly baked pastry. As the scent envelops you, it conjures images of cozy gatherings, where the air is filled with the scent of your favorite treats baking in the oven. TONKAPEACH weaves an inviting tale of warmth and togetherness, enticing your senses with irresistible charm and allure.
Alcohol-based perfumes never sounded attractive to me. I always thought using them would make me smell like I just came from the bar, which is generally not the vibe I am going for. This aversion persisted until I discovered tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata) and learned that alcohol extraction is the best way to bring out their dreamy aroma! Tonka beans are an excellent alternative to vanilla beans in aromatherapy creations and are roughly five times less expensive than vanilla, so you can save your true vanilla for cooking and use tonka beans to get those highly coveted notes for perfumery.
Despite several online sources, I had no luck infusing the beans in oil. I tried the heat method, crushing the beans before extraction, long infusion times, and a combination of all of those, and the aroma was weak and lackluster. I decided to try infusing them into grain alcohol and finally got the results I was looking for. I decided that, since the scent was already so wonderful on its own, I would put my alcohol-based perfume bias aside and put together a sultry blend. I finally landed on a simple three-ingredient blend that featured two of my very favorite essential oils: vetiver and sandalwood.
Jessicka Nebesni is the Senior Marketing Strategist and Herbal Liaison for Mountain Rose Herbs. Her passion is to share the most educational, empowering, and useful resources with the Mountain Rose Herbs community and on her IG account @herbalasfolk. Having practiced Macrobiotic food preparations in California, beekeeping in Oregon, and making herbal crafts for local farmers markets in New Jersey, she has a wide variety of experiences and knowledge to share. Her passions include preserving food, gardening, practicing herbal wellness, making DIY skin and body care recipes, and living a lifestyle of minimal impact on the Earth.
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