Description The leaves of this tree is the spice having clove like taste and a faintly pepper like odour. The tree has height up to 7.5 mtr with zigzag branching, trunk up to 95 cm girth, bark rough, dark grey to reddish brown in colour.
Bay leaves have a mild and sweet taste
Scientific Names :
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Cinnamomum tamala
Lauraceae
Bark & Leaf
Usage :
Bay leaf is mainly used for flavoring food. It is extensively used for flavoring curries, sauces, soups and stews.It is also an appropriate seasoning for fish, meat and poultry and is often included as a pickling spice.
Bay leafs are a spice used almost exclusively in the kitchens of Northern India.
