bay leaf
Bay Leaf also called Laurel Leaf, leaf of the sweet bay tree (Laurus nobilis), an evergreen of the family Lauraceae, indigenous to countries bordering the Mediterranean. A popular spice used in pickling and marinating and to flavour stews, stuffings, and fish, bay leaves are delicately fragrant but have a bitter taste. The smooth and lustrous dried bay leaves are usually used whole and then removed from the dish after cooking; they are sometimes marketed in powdered form.
GLOBAL MARKET DEMAND
- India exports most of it’s Bay leaf to United States, Singapore and United Kingdom.
- India is the largest exporter of Bay leaf in the World.
- The top 3 exporters of Bay leaf are India with 3,283 shipments followed by Turkey with 1,977 and Bangladesh at the 3rd spot with 484 shipments.
SPECIFICATION
| Product Name | Bay Leaf/Laurel Leaf |
|---|---|
| Origin | Meditteranean |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Binomial name | Laurus nobilis |
INGREDIENTS
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percent of RDA |
| Energy | 313 Kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.97 g | 57% |
| Protein | 7.61 g | 13% |
| Total Fat | 8.36 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 69% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Niacin | 2.005 mg | 12.50% |
| Pyridoxine | 1.740 mg | 133% |
| Riboflavin | 0.421 mg | 32% |
| Folates | 180 mcg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 6185 IU | 206% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5 mg | 78% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 834 mg | 83% |
| Copper | 0.416 mg | 46.00% |
| Iron | 43 mg | 537% |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 8.167 mg | 355% |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 3.70 mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 2.8 mcg | 5% |
- Bay leaves are used in many savory dishes and also used to flavour soups,stews and sauces.
- Bay Leaves are a rich source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which also acts an immune booster,wound healing and antiviral effects.
- This leafy spice is an excellent source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure.
- Essential oils are found in bay leaves can also be used in many traditional medicines in the treatment of arthritis, muscle pain, bronchitis, and flu-symptoms.
- It has astringent, diuretic, and appetite stimulant properties.
- Bay leaves are used in many savory dishes and also used to flavour soups,stews and sauces.
