Natural spices

The spice bay leaf mainly refers to the leaves of the evergreen laurel tree or bay tree Laurus nobilis. They can be used either raw or dried in cooking.

Bay leaf contains a great amount of minerals: manganese, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, sodium and zinc. During the drying process the aroma of the leaves remains and with proper storage the spice has a long shelf life. It is most frequently used in dishes with a spicy taste – with game meat, beef, fish and other. It is used in the preparation of pickled vegetables, along with allspice, onions, garlic and pepper. It is also used for flavoring soups and stews.