Bay leaves are a commonly seen spice in the market and are also one of the most commonly used spices in households. The aroma of bay leaves is very strong and they are primarily used in cooking to enhance the fragrance, effectively suppressing the fishy smell of ingredients.
Bay leaves are the leaves of the plant Laurus nobilis from the Lauraceae family, which is why bay leaves are also known as laurel leaves. In fact, bay leaves and laurel leaves are the same thing!
The quality of bay leaves is mainly related to their color, leaf integrity, and impurity content. Good quality bay leaves are yellow-green in color, have intact leaves, and contain no impurities, making them more suitable for household and food processing use.
