Bay leaf, Usage/Application : Curries, Soups, Stews, Spice Blends

Bay Leaf is recognized as one of the oldest herbs or spice which is a native of Asia Minor and is known by the name of ‘Sweet Bay’, ‘Bay Laurel’, ‘Noble Laurel’ and ‘True Laurel’. Bay Leaves are bitter and spicy but they have an excellent aromatic property that increases their usage. Bay leaves are elliptical evergreen shrub or dried leaves, whose upper surface is shiny, olive green and lower surface is dull olive to brown. The leaf size ranges from 2.5 to 7.5 cms in length and 1.6 to 2.5 cms in breadth.