Gluten-free bay leaf herb 10 g

Bay leaf - what is it?

The globally popular bay leaf is a vegetable raw material obtained from a plant with the graceful name bay laurel [Latin: Laurus nobilis]. This evergreen shrub, which can live for more than 100 years, is native to the Mediterranean region. Many people immediately think of laurel wreaths when they hear of the bay leaf. This is not surprising, as the tradition of adorning the head with a laurel wreath has its roots in ancient Greece. The laurel wreath symbolized victory and outstanding achievements in various areas of life. In ancient times, it was widely believed that the laurel provided protection against deities responsible for thunder and lightning. For this reason, Emperor Tiberius always wore a laurel wreath during thunderstorms.

Bay leaf in the kitchen

Well-dried bay leaves have a very pleasant taste and a spicy-bitter aroma. It is undoubtedly one of the most widely used spices in Poland and enriches the flavor of many of our local specialties. One of the most important uses for whole bay leaves is in seasoning all kinds of soups, especially broth, cabbage soup, and borscht. Most sauces, especially those based on stews, are unthinkable without bay leaves. It should not be forgotten that traditional Polish bigos also owes its flavor to this aromatic spice. Bay leaves enhance the flavor of almost all meat dishes, pair well with fish, and add variety to the taste of jellies and marinades. It is worth knowing that ground leaves are one of the ingredients in a very popular spice blend – garam masala.

Tips

Store them in airtight, resealable containers. That's why each of our spice packs features a zipper for easy opening and closing. Bay leaves in regular foil not only lose their beautiful aroma very quickly after opening, but they can also easily fall out of the packaging, for example, in a drawer or cupboard. We care about your convenience!

Unlike most spices, it is recommended to remove bay leaves from the dish before serving.

Gluten-free product - what does that mean?

The products in our range that are labeled "gluten-free" are tested using certified methods in our on-site laboratory. This means that when you purchase our product, you can be 100% sure that it contains no traces of gluten. Contrary to appearances, the presence of gluten in spices is quite common, mainly due to the difficulty of thoroughly cleaning the machinery used to process the raw materials.

Product composition:

100% whole, dried bay leaves. Raw material of the highest quality.

Country of origin:

Türkiye

What should be seasoned with bay leaves?

• all kinds of soups, e.g. broths, borscht or cabbage soup
• Sauces, stews, broths
• traditional Polish bigos
• all meat and fish dishes
• Jellies and marinades

Bay leaf - medicinal properties

• Bay leaves significantly reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
• They increase the secretion of stomach acid, thus promoting digestion. They also relieve flatulence and indigestion.
• A decoction (e.g. in a bath) or an infusion rubbed into the skin relieves bone and joint pain.
• Infusions and oils made from bay leaves are highly recommended for skin diseases, including scalp diseases and hair loss.
• Bay leaves help cleanse the body of toxins.