Bay Laurel Leaves Whole Organic

Countries of origin of bay laurel leaf

Laurel originates mainly in the eastern Mediterranean, in countries such as Turkey, Georgia and Greece. Bay laurel can be harvested in two ways. Prune branches from the plant or harvest the leaves by hand. The leaf with the deepest dark green colour has the most flavour. These are the older leaves.

The bay leaf and its uses

Laurel leaves are around 5cm long and are used (usually dried). It is indispensable in all kinds of Italian pasta sauces. They are also often used in stews and soups, where the bay leaf has to stew for a long time to get its full flavour. The leaves cannot be eaten as they remain hard. Bay laurel is also used in bay laurel liquorice, which has a strong bay laurel flavour, and for the production of bay laurel oil.

Where do I purchase organic bay leaves?

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