Bay Leaves from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) is distinct from Mediterranean laurel — with
a cinnamon-clove aromatic profile prized in South Asian cuisine and increasingly
used in European gourmet cooking and spice blends globally.
Aethon Overseas supplies bay leaves available as whole dried leaves, broken leaves, bay leaf powder. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Moisture | Maximum 12% | Hot air oven method |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum 0.5% | Steam distillation |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 2% | Visual inspection |
| Broken Leaves | Maximum 10% | Visual inspection |
| Ash Content | Maximum 6% | On dry weight basis |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 313 kcal |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Total Fat | 8.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 26.3 g |
| Sugars | — |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 834 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 43 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 113 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 529 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 23 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 3.7 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | 309 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 46.5 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | — mg |
| Vitamin K | — µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.42 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74 mg |
| Folate | 180 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Essential oil | 1-3% |
| Eugenol | Major |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Whole Dried Leaves: Premium hand-picked, intact
- Broken Leaves: Economical grade pieces
- Bay Leaf Powder: Finely ground
Uses & Applications
- Biryani spice and curry base
- Soup and broth seasoning
- Spice blend component
- Restaurant and catering supply
- Institutional kitchen supply
- Food service distribution
- Garam masala ingredient
- Pickling spice mixes
- Seasoning blend component
- Herbal tea blends
- Digestive preparations
- Ayurvedic formulations
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| PP Bags | 5kg, 10kg, 25kg | 200kg |
| Retail Pouches | 25g, 50g, 100g | 1000 units |
| Carton Boxes | Custom sizes | 200kg |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days
worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35
days
- Incoterms: FOB,
CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra
/ JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
Lab-Tested
