Bay Leave
Bay Leaf (Leaves of laurel)
Family: Lauraceae
Botanical name: Laurus nobilis.
Origin: Egypt
Packing: 20 kg bags or 5 kg carton box
Cultivation: Common
HS Code: 0910990000
What are the uses of Bay leaf in food?
1) Laurel plant is one of the most common herbs in the kitchens of the Mediterranean region.
2) In Italy, they use the aromatic property of laurel leaves to make their special Italian pasta sauces.
3) Due to the distinctive flavor of Bay leaves, they may be used to cook any kind of food.
4) To drink a unique soup you can use ground laurel leaves. It grants a special taste for soups.
Did the Ancient Egyptians knows & use Bay leaf Leaves (Laurus leaves)?
1) Ancient Egyptians used the Bay leaf as a symbol of victory
and pride, they also used it as a crown for heroes and poets.
2) They squeezed the aromatic fruits of Bay leaf to get special oil known as laurel oil.
3) They used the bay leaves (Laurus leaves) oil for sores and wounds.
4) They used the bay leaves (Laurus leaves) oil as a pomade for headaches.
It is also known as tejpat, tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, Indian cassia, or malabathrum. It has aromatic leaves which are used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Bay leaf powder is used alone or with other spices. Fresh or dried bay leaves powder is used in cooking for its distinctive flavor and fragrance. The leaves powder is often used to flavor soups, sauces, stews, meat dishes, and pickling recipes. As with many spices and flavorings, the fragrance of the bay leaf powder is more noticeable than its taste.
FEATURES:
Good aroma
Pungnant taste
Nice food ingredients in cooking
Color: dark brown
Mesh: 80-100mesh; 100-120mesh or as required
Bay leaves, known as "Tej Patta: in Hindi, are the aromatic leaves that bring depth and fragrance to a wide range of culinary dishes. Sourced from the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), these dried leaves are a staple in Indian, Mediterranean, and European cuisines. At Vishwarupa Global Trades Vision Private Limited, we offer the finest bay leaves, carefully selected and processed to ensure they deliver a robust flavor and aroma that elevates your cooking.
Origin and Cultivation
Our bay leaves are sourced from the lush regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, where the bay laurel tree thrives in the cool, mountainous climate. The leaves are hand-picked when fully mature and then naturally dried to preserve their essential oils and aromatic properties. Once dried, the leaves are meticulously sorted and cleaned to meet our high standards of quality and purity.
Flavour Profile
Bay leaves have a distinctively fragrant, slightly floral aroma with a subtle bitterness and hints of pine, mint, and pepper. When added to dishes, they impart a complex, layered flavour that enhances the overall taste of the food. Bay leaves are typically used whole and removed before serving, as their tough texture makes them difficult to chew.
Culinary Uses
Bay leaves are a versatile ingredient used in various culinary traditions to infuse flavor into dishes:
Indian Cuisine: In Indian cooking, bay leaves are often used in curries, biryanis, pulao, and masalas. They are usually added at
the beginning of the cooking process to release their full flavor.
Soups and Stews: Bay leaves are a classic addition to soups, stews, and broths, where they contribute a deep, aromatic flavor
that complements vegetables, meats, and legumes.
Sauces and Marinades: The leaves are used to flavor sauces, gravies, and marinades, particularly in Mediterranean and
European cuisines. They pair well with tomatoes, garlic, and wine.
Rice Dishes: Bay leaves are commonly used to season rice dishes, such as pilafs and risottos, adding a subtle complexity to
the grain.
Pickling and Preserves: Bay leaves are often included in pickling brines and preserves, where their antimicrobial properties help in
the preservation process while adding a unique flavor.
Braising and Roasting: The leaves are used in braising liquids and roasting pans to flavor meats, poultry, and vegetables,
enhancing the savory notes of the dish.
Packaging and Availability
Our bay leaves are available in various packaging sizes, catering to the needs of different customers, from bulk quantities for industrial use to smaller packs for home cooks. We ensure that the leaves are packed in airtight, moisture-resistant containers to preserve their freshness, aroma, and flavor during storage and transportation.
product Description: Bayleaves, pure and natural; no preservatives, processing aids additives permitted.
1- Our product is of Excellent quality with purity up to 99.8 %.
2- Shelf life for three years of harvest.
3- Pcking: 20 Kg
4-Pesticide Residue :
- We have Conventional ratios.
- We have pesticide residue ratios according to the European Union Standards.
5- Payment terms: we preferred 30% advance and 70 % against sending a copy of the bill of loading.
It is available to send you a sample to check the quality and conduct a pesticide residue analysis to ensure the required specification.
Bay Leave / Bay Laurel Laurus Nobilis / Bay Leaf Bay Leaf / Laurus Nobilis / Nobilis Laurus / Bay Leaf Leaves
Bay Leaf (Leaves of laurel)
Family: Lauraceae
Botanical name: Laurus nobilis.
Origin: Egypt
Packing: 20 kg bags or 5 kg carton box
Cultivation: Common
HS Code: 0910990000
What are the uses of Bay leaf in food?
1) Laurel plant is one of the most common herbs in the kitchens of the Mediterranean region.
2) In Italy, they use the aromatic property of laurel leaves to make their special Italian pasta sauces.
3) Due to the distinctive flavor of Bay leaves, they may be used to cook any kind of food.
4) To drink a unique soup you can use ground laurel leaves. It grants a special taste for soups.
Did the Ancient Egyptians know & use Bay leaf Leaves (Laurus leaves)?
1) Ancient Egyptians used the Bay leaf as a symbol of victory
and pride, they also used it as a crown for heroes and poets.
2) They squeezed the aromatic fruits of Bay leaf to get a special oil known as laurel oil.
3) They used the bay leaves (Laurus leaves) oil for sores and wounds.
4) They used the bay leaves (Laurus leaves) oil as a pomade for headaches.
Bay Leaf or Laurel Leaf are dried leaves or an evergreen shrub or more rarely a tree attaining a height of 15 to 20 mtrs. The upper surface of the leaf is glabrous and shiny, olive green, and lower surface is dull olive to brown with a prominent rib and veins.
The aroma of the crushed leaves is delicate & fragrant, and taste is aromatic and bitter. The size of the leaves is ranging from 2.5 to 7.5 cms in length and 1.6 to 2.5 cms in breadth. The shape is elliptical and tapering to a point at the base and tip of the leaves.
It is a native of Mediterranean and grow widely in scrub land woods in Europe and California. It widely cultivated in Europe, America, and Arabian countries. It is not cultivated as a commercial crop in India.
Bay leaves are used as flavoring in soups, stews, meat, fish, sauces and in confectionaries. Both leaves and fruits possess aromatic, stimulant, and narcotic properties. The essential oil from the leaves is also used as spice and food flavoring agent and has wider application in traditional medicines of different countries. The major functional properties are anti-microbial, anti-fungal, hypoglycemic, anti-ulcerogenic etc.
