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Organic Bay Leaves

$12.00

Pure, organic, Premium Hand Select Grade true bay laurel leaves (Laurus nobilis). No GMOs, not irradiated. Certified Organic by QAI. Harvested from the north coast of Turkey.

Fragrant and flavorful, our bay leaves have an earthy aroma that adds savory flavor to any dish. Use them in soups, stews, or any slow-simmering savory dish, where they will gradually steep into the dish as it cooks, contributing its herbal flavor. Or, grind it and sprinkle it over chicken, meat, potatoes or vegetables with some salt and pepper for an herby twist.

Each jar contains 7 grams (about twice as much as a grocery store jar!)

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These bay leaves are Premium Hand Select Grade, which means that after mechanical sorting, two rounds of hand selection are done to ensure that only the best of the best make it into the jar for you. Only about 1% of all bay leaves sold meet the criteria for this grade.

You can use our Organic Bay Leaves to make:

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