Bay Leaf (Tej Patta)
Indian Bay Leaf — Cinnamon-Clove Aromatic Profile
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FSSAI Certified
Lab Tested
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Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) — Export Quality from India
Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) FROM INDIA
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.
Sourced from: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya
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 |
AVAILABLE FORMS & VARIANTS
Whole Dried Leaves
Premium hand-picked, intact
Broken Leaves
Economical grade pieces
Bay Leaf Powder
Finely ground
USES & APPLICATIONS
Food Manufacturing
- Biryani spice and curry base
- Soup and broth seasoning
- Spice blend component
HoReCa
- Restaurant and catering supply
- Institutional kitchen supply
- Food service distribution
Spice Blends
- Garam masala ingredient
- Pickling spice mixes
- Seasoning blend component
Herbal & Pharmaceutical
- Herbal tea blends
- Digestive preparations
- Ayurvedic formulations
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
Packaging Options
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|---|---|
| PP Bags | 5kg, 10kg, 25kg | 200kg |
| Retail Pouches | 25g, 50g, 100g | 1000 units |
| Carton Boxes | Custom sizes | 200kg |
Shipping Information
- 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
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Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) FAQs
Common questions about sourcing, quality, and importing Indian Bay Leaf (Tej Patta).
Quality is determined by the volatile oil content (minimum 0.5%) and the physical integrity of the leaves. We ensure our leaves are hand-picked and shade-dried to maintain their olive-green color and the characteristic cinnamon-clove aroma specific to the *Cinnamomum tamala* species.
We source our premium Bay Leaves from the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas (Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh) and the Northeast (Meghalaya). The cooler climate in these regions results in leaves with higher aromatic concentrations compared to lowland varieties.
We offer Whole Hand-Picked (Premium), Broken (Economical), and Fine Powder forms. Indian Bay Leaf is a staple in Biryani and Garam Masala, and is increasingly sought after by European gourmet brands for its unique, non-laurel flavor profile.
To protect the whole leaves, we use multi-layer PP bags or corrugated cartons with inner liners. Our standard MOQ is 200kg. For smaller retail brands, we offer private labeling in 25g to 100g zip-lock pouches.
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