Wild Greek Dried Bay Leaves Laurel 85g - 1.95Kg

Description: Certified Greek ProductHarvest: May 2024Expiration Date: Provided on the bagOrigin: Polipotamos Evias, Mosxovoli farm, 500 metres altitude. Bay leaves or laurel leaves are a crucial part of Greek cuisine and are used in cooking for their distinctive fragrance and flavor. They are commonly used in fish dishes, meats, vegetables, soups, stews, marinades, sauces and even custards. Laurel trees grow wild on the mountainsides , guaranteeing one of the highest quality products on the market. After picking, the leaves are air dried. Proper drying is essential. The fragrance of dried bay leaves is slightly floral and herbal, somewhat similar to thyme and oregano. Laurel trees that grow wild have significantly higher essential oil content than cultivated trees. Cooking with Bay Leaves Bay leaves, also known as Sweet Bay or Sweet Laurel, are slightly bitter and strongly aromatic leaves that can dramatically enhance the taste and smell of your meals. They have a pungent, sharp bitter taste if eaten whole and the fragrance is more noticeable in cooked foods. Caution: After cooking, the bay leaves remain very stiff and may pose a risk of scratching the digestive tract or cause choking if swallowed. This is why most recipes will recommend their removal after the cooking process has finished. Medicinal & Other Uses The Bay leaf’s uses reach far beyond the kitchen. This unique leaf has been used since ancient times to treat high blood sugar, rheumatism, bacterial and fungal infections, and gastric ulcers. The Bay leaf has also been used as an herbal remedy for headaches and even migraines. They contain compounds called parthenolides, which aid in the treatment of migraine headaches. Mycene can be extracted from the bay leaf, a component used in many essential oils used in perfumes. Eugenol is also an essential oil bay leaves contain, having a spicy, pleasant, clove-like aroma. Along with flavoring, it is also used in perfumes and in medicines as a local antiseptic and anesthetic. SHIPPING Your payment will reach us immediately. Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your order within 1-2 days to your registered eBay address. If you need your item sent to an alternative address, you must add the address to your eBay account prior to purchasing. Once your order has been dispatched we will send you an ‘Item Dispatched’ email to let you know that your order is on its way.

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