Gluten-free Bay leaves 10 g

Bay Laurel - What is it?

Popular worldwide, bay laurel is a plant raw material extracted from a plant bearing the graceful name bay laurel [Latin: Laurus nobilis]. This evergreen shrub, which can grow for more than 100 years, originates from the Mediterranean region. Many people immediately think of laurel wreaths when they hear about bay leaves. This is not surprising, as the tradition of adorning the head with a laurel wreath dates back to ancient Greece. The laurel wreath symbolized victory and outstanding achievements in various fields of life. In antiquity, it was believed that bay laurel protected against deities responsible for lightning and thunder. For this reason, Emperor Tiberius always wore a laurel wreath during storms.

Bay Laurel in Cooking

Well-dried bay laurel has a very pleasant taste and a spicy, bitter aroma. It is undoubtedly one of the most used spices in Poland, enriching the flavor of many Polish specialties. One of the main ways to use whole bay leaves is to season all kinds of soups, especially broth, cabbage soup, and borscht. Most sauces, especially those based on stews, are inconceivable without bay laurel. It should not be forgotten that traditional Polish bigos also owes its flavor to this aromatic spice. Bay laurel enhances the flavor of almost all meat dishes, pairs well with fish, and adds variety to the taste of jellies and marinades. It should be known that ground leaves are one of the ingredients of a very popular spice blend, garam masala.

Tips

Store them in airtight and resealable containers. With this in mind, each of our spice bags is equipped with a zipper closure to facilitate closing and opening. Bay leaves packed in ordinary aluminum foil not only lose their aroma very quickly after opening but can also easily escape from the packaging, for example, into a drawer or cupboard. We care about your comfort!

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

Gluten-Free Product - What Does It Mean?

Products in our range labeled "Gluten-Free Product" are tested according to certified methods in our laboratory. This means that when you buy our product, you can be 100% sure it contains no traces of gluten. Contrary to appearances, the presence of gluten is quite common in spices, mainly due to the difficulty of thoroughly cleaning machines used to process raw materials.

Product Composition:

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

Country of Origin:

Turkey

What Should You Season with Bay Leaves?

• all kinds of soups, such as broths, borscht, or cabbage soup
• sauces, stews, broths
• traditional Polish bigos
• all meat and fish dishes
• jellies and marinades

Bay Laurel - Medicinal Properties

• Bay leaves significantly reduce the risk of diabetes and heart diseases.
• They increase gastric acid secretion, thus facilitating digestion. Additionally, they reduce flatulence and indigestion.
• A decoction (for example in a bath) or an infusion applied to the skin relieves bone and joint pain.
• Infusions and oils based on bay leaves are highly recommended to combat skin diseases, including scalp conditions and hair loss.
• Bay leaves help cleanse the body of toxins.