Organic Dried Laurel

Zero-kilometer spices grown, harvested and packaged in Italy

The noble and ancient aroma of the Mediterranean scrub, essential for giving depth and character to every slow cooking.

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Organic Dried Bay Leaves from Erba Biologica are a staple of the Mediterranean pantry, carefully selected to offer an intense, balsamic flavor profile. Grown in pristine environments according to organic farming principles, this bay leaf is harvested at the peak of its essential oil concentration. The leaves are dried using natural methods that preserve their structural integrity and the silvery-green color typical of the fresh plant.

Being a locally sourced product, it guarantees a freshness and purity impossible to find in industrial channels. From hand-picking to packaging, every step takes place in Italy, respecting a very short supply chain that enhances craftsmanship and a connection to the local area. The lack of chemical treatments allows the leaves to release a clean and persistent aroma, ideal for those seeking only authentic ingredients.

Erba Biologica's attention to this "royal" plant is reflected in the quality of the final product: whole leaves, fragrant and rich in properties, ready to become the secret to your best dishes, from the most complex sauces to the simplest soups of the peasant tradition.

The roots of this Organic Dried Laurel are deep in tradition

Bay leaf is not just a spice, but a symbol of glory and wisdom that has permeated European history since classical antiquity. Dedicated to Apollo, it was used to encircle the brows of poets and victors. In the kitchen, its importance has remained unchanged over the centuries: it is the soul of broths, stews, and dishes that require long cooking times, where the leaf has time to gradually release its warm, bitter notes.

In Italian rural tradition, every home had a bunch of bay leaves hanging in the kitchen. Erba Biologica continues this legacy, offering a bay leaf that maintains that ancestral connection to the land and traditional cuisine, based on patience and simple, noble ingredients.

Choosing Organic Dried Laurel means taking care of yourself

In addition to its undeniable culinary value, bay leaf is a medicinal plant with extraordinary therapeutic properties. Its leaves are rich in beneficial compounds that aid digestion and help combat abdominal bloating, making it the perfect ally for cooking legumes and rich meats. It also possesses natural expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Choosing Organic Bay Leaf from Erba Biologica means eliminating chemical residues, ensuring a healthy and natural infusion or condiment. It's an effective way to enrich your diet with natural antioxidants, taking care of your well-being through simple everyday cooking practices.

How to Best Use: Organic Dried Bay Leaves

• LEGUME AND CEREAL SOUPS:

Insert two bay leaves into the cooking SlowFood® Organic Trasimeno Green Bean 250g or delle Organic Red Lentils 500gThe bay leaf will not only add flavor to the dish, but will also make the legumes much more digestible.

• BRAISED AND SLOW COOKING:

Add the bay leaf to the preparation Medium Mixed Meat Box while browning. Blend with Fiammetta Sangiovese IGT Bio 750ml to create a deep and complex aromatic base that will enhance the tenderness of the meat.

• RUSTIC BAKED SIDE DISHES:

Create a bed of bay leaves under the Organic New Potatoes 1,5Kg before baking them. The heat will release the essence of the leaf which will penetrate the potatoes, giving them a unique flavour completed by a drizzle of Extra virgin olive oil val di mazara 2020 DOP IGP BIO.

The Producer: Organic Grass

The company Organic grass transforms a passion for nature into artisanal excellence. Specializing in handmade spices and herbal teas, they grow each plant organically to ensure pure, aromatic products that respect the Italian ecosystem.

Ingredients

Dried organic bay leaves.

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 313 kcal
• Fat: 8.4 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 2.3 g)
• Carbohydrates: 75 g (of which sugars: 2.4 g)
• Fiber: 26.3 g
• Protein: 7.6 g
• Salt: 0.06 g

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