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laurel

Bay leaves are a culinary ingredient commonly used to flavor dishes, especially soups, stews and marinades. Laurel leaves have an aromatic and slightly bitter flavor, which can add a deep note to the dishes. They are often used in combination with other spices, such as thyme, rosemary and oregano, to create a mixture of complex aromas. Laurel leaves are also rich in nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, iron and calcium. They are often considered as a medicinal herb and are used for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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When to eat ?

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Nutrition
Values per 100 grams

Calories
314 Cal
Lipids
8.36 G
Cholesterol
-1 Mg
Sodium
-1 Mg
Potassium
529 Mg
Carbohydrates
48.67 G
Protein
7.61 G
Sugars
-1 G
Vitamin A
-1 Mg
Vitamin B
-1 Mg
Vitamin C
46.5 Mg
Vitamin D
-1 Mg
Vitamin E
-1 Mg
Iron
-1 Mg
Magnesium
120 Mg
Food fibers
26.3 G
Calcium
-1 Mg

FAQ

How to cook the bay leaf ?
Add bay leaves to a soup or stew to give them a wooded flavor. Add bay leaves to a tomato sauce to give a more complex flavor. Add bay leaves to boiling water before cooking rice to give a subtle but distinctive flavor.
How to choose the bay leaf ?
Look for green and dry bay leaves, without signs of mold or brown spots. The bay leaves should be firm, with a slightly crunchy texture and a strong and aromatic odor. If possible, choose fresh and seasonal bay leaf to guarantee its optimal quality and flavor.
How to keep the laurel ?
Conservation in the refrigerator: wash the bay leaves in cold water and dry them carefully with paper towels. Then place them in a plastic bag or in an airtight container lined with absorbent paper. Keep them in the refrigerator for a period of 5 to 7 days. Conservation in olive oil: this method is useful if you want to use the bay leaf to flavor olive oil. Wash the bay leaves and dry them carefully. Then place them in a bottle of olive oil and keep it in a cool and dark place for one to two weeks. Freezing: you can also freeze the bay leaves. Wash them carefully, dry them and place them in a freezing bag. You can then keep the sachets in the freezer for several months. Drying: This method works well for bay leaves. Wash them and dry them carefully. Tie them into small boots and hang them backwards in a dry and well ventilated place. Once the leaves are dry and brittle, remove them from stems and store them in an airtight container.
What are the varieties of bay laurel ?
Laurier-Sauce (Laurus nobilis): it is the most common variety and used in cooking and natural medicine. Laurier-Tin (viburnum tinus): it is often used as an ornamental shrub. The laurel-cerise (prunus laurocerasus): it is also used as an ornament shrub, but its leaves are toxic to humans and animals.
What are the bay bay ?
Bay leaves are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the body. Laurier is also known to help regulate blood sugar, promote digestion and relieve joint pain.

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