MS Paul Bhander Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal

Fresh Dry Bay Leaf (Tejpata)

• MOQ 7500 Kilogram
• TypeBay Leaf / Laurel
• Supply TypeBulk
• Packaging Size500gm, 1kg
• Calcium83%
• botanical nameLaurus nobilis
• Carbohydrate75 g
• Moisture9%
• Delivery time7 Days
• ColorGreen & Light Brown
• Place of OrignIndia
• Harvesting seasonWhole Year
• Packaging TypeJute Bag & Plastic Bag

Bay leaf Pleasantly aromatic bay leaf or bay-laurel is one of the well-recognized culinary leaf-spices in use since the earliest times. In the legends, bay laurel is deemed as the tree of the Sun god, under the celestial sign of Leo. Botanically, bay tree belongs to the family of Lauraceae, in the genus; Laurus. It is thought to have originated in Asia Minor region, from where it distributed to all over the Mediterranean region and other parts of Asia. Scientific name: Laurus nobilis. bay leaves or bay laurel Bay leaf plant. Note for dark green leaves with flower buds. Photo courtesy: Bay laurel is a tall, conical, evergreen tree growing up to 30 feet in height. Yellow or greenish white, star-shaped flowers appear in clusters during early spring, which subsequently produce dark-green to purplish, single seeded berry. Its thick and leathery leaves feature elliptic shape, shiny, dark-green and measure about 3-4 inches in length. bay laurel plant Bay leaves (Laurus nobilis). Note for deep green color slightly wilted leaves. Bay leaves give off a pleasing and sweet aroma when added to the recipes. Wilted and dried leaves indeed are strongly aromatic and can be stored for months. Its dried fruit (berries) can also be employed as a flavoring agent in the cuisines. Health benefits of bay leaf Bay leaf was highly praised by the Greeks and the Romans, who deeply believed that the herb symbolizes wisdom, peace, and protection. The spice contains many notable plants derived compounds, minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. This spice has many volatile active components such as a-pinene, pinene, myrcene, limonene, linalool, methyl chavicol, neral, a-terpineol, geranyl acetate, eugenol, and chavicol. These compounds are known to have been antiseptic, anti-oxidant, digestive, and thought to have anti-cancer properties.