Bay Leaves

Bay Leaves

Bay leaves come from the sweet bay or laurel tree, known botanically as Laurus nobilis.

The elliptical leaves of both trees are green, glossy, and grow up to 3 inches long. Bay leaves are grown in the Mediterranean region and are a staple in American kitchens. The leaves also flavor classic French dishes such as bouillabaise and bouillon.

Bay leaves are pungent and have a sharp, bitter taste.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store dried bay leaves in a cool, dark, dry place. If choosing fresh bay leave, select those with good color and a clean, fresh scent and avoid any brown spots or wilted leaves. To keep fresh, refrigerate in a plastic bag filled with air and securely closed. Store in the vegetable crisper section of the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) SPICES,BAY LEAF

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.38

Calories: 6

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.17 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	21 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.5 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0.53 g	*
Protein	0.15 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	123.7 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.93mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	3.6 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.04 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.01 mg	1%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	16.7 mg	2%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.86 mg	5%
Magnesium	2.4 mg	1%
Manganese	0.16 mg	8%
Phosphorous	2.3 mg	0%
Potassium	10.6 mg	0%
Selenium	0.06 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.46 mg	0%
Zinc	0.07 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).