Planet-Conscious Tonka Bean Extracts
Tonka Bean Co₂ Absolute Has a Reduced Carbon Footprint
Laura McQuarrie — February 25, 2026LMR Naturals by IFF's Conscious Collection has expanded to include Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute, a creamy, traceable, cost-efficient natural ingredient for perfumes and flavors that speaks to consumers lovers who value comfort, nostalgia and indulgence.
Thanks to a CO₂ extraction process that reduces energy consumption and lowers the environmental impact compared with traditional solvent extraction, Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute captures the scent of freshly harvested tonka beans with a lower carbon footprint (-34% cradle-to-gate) compared to traditional tonka absolute. “I love that it brings captivating new dimensions,” said Alexandra Carlin, senior perfumer at IFF. “It has a brown sugar twist, a hint of buckwheat and even a subtle touch of cocoa. It’s unexpectedly sweet and salty at the same time and deeply intriguing."