Bay Leaves :
Bay leaf is the dried aromatic leaf of the laurel or bay which is known as Laurus nobilis in botanical terms. These are widely used for garnishing in soups, sauces, stews and as a seasoning for fish, meat and poultry. It is often used as a pickling spice.
It is oval, pointed and smooth, 2.5 to 8 cm long. When fresh, the leaves are shiny and dark green on top, with a lighter underside. When dried, the leaf turns a matte olive green. It feels warm and pungent when broken and its aromatic oils are released. It has a slightly bitter in flavour and is a powerful redolent.
The dried leaves should be whole and olive green. The brown leaves lack flavour. The leaves may be used whole, crushed or ground in cooking. Kept away from light in airtight containers, the whole leaves retain their flavour for two years.
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
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