BAY LEAVES, SEMI SELECT

1.5 Oz. Jar

$8.91

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BAY LEAVES, SEMI SELECT

BAYLEAVS-1.5

Description:

Bay Leaves or Laurel, are the dried leaves from the evergreen Laurus nobilis or Bay Tree native to the Mediterranean. The leaves are light green and are brittle when dried. Displaying a strong aromatic and spicy essence, they do not develop their full flavor until several weeks after picking and drying. Used in cuisines all over the world, they compliment hearty, home style cooking. When you are making bean, split pea and vegetable soups, meat stews, spaghetti sauce, and chili, Bay Leaves can be added for a more pungent flavor. Romans considered the Bay Tree a symbol of glory, Nero believed Bay Trees purified the air and Roman victors would wipe the blood from their swords with the leaves. In Greece and Rome Bay Leaves were used to make Crowns of Laurel for athletes and poets.

Ingredient Statement:

Bay Leaves.

Used in soups, stews, stocks, pickles, marinades, tomato dishes, and meats. Bay Leaves match well with beans, wild game, lentils, potatoes, risotto, and shellfish. Bay Leaves are often used in bouquet garni (a bundle of herbs tied together and removed before serving).

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

Ready to use. Just add to recipe. Remove before serving.

Product Description

Bay Leaves are the leaves from the Bay Evergreen Tree that is commonly found in the Mediterranean region, though originally the tree was probably from Asia minor. Bay Leaves were used across the ancient world. In Greece and Rome Bay Leaves were used to make crowns of Laurel for athletes and poets.

Physical

Color: Light to dark olive green.

Flavor: Typical of bay leaves.

Size: Approximately 1 – 3½ inches in length, up to 50% broken/damaged leaves.

Chemical

Moisture: N/A Sulfites: N/A Heat Level: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Bay Leaves.

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Plastic jars, bag in box, or to customer specification.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

Microbiological

SPC: <500,000 cfu / g

COLIFORM: <1000 cfu / g

YEAST: <1000 cfu / g

MOLD: <1000 cfu / g

Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.