Out of season
Bay Leaves
Bay leaves reach their aromatic peak in late summer, though as hardy evergreens, they are available year-round. While fresh leaves offer a bright, floral note, the dried version is a seasonal pantry staple favored for its deep, herbal warmth. Essential for slow-cooked stews, they provide antioxidants and aid digestive health.
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Category
Herbs & Spices
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UK Season
Aug – Sep
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MW Reference
1
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Ruling Planet
Sun
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
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Bay leaf, dried · 13-806 · H
Reviewed 2013. LGC, Fruit and Vegetables, 1989-1990; Polacchi et al. (1982) Food composition tables for the near east; and Leung et al. (1972) Food composition table for use in East Asia
Energy & Proximates
Energy
313.00
kcal
Energy
1312.00
kJ
Water
5.40
g
Protein
7.60
g
Fat
8.40
g
Carbohydrates
48.60
g
of which sugars
—
g
of which starch
—
g
Fibre (AOAC)
—
g
Fibre (NSP)
—
g
Alcohol
—
g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat
8.40
g
Saturated
2.30
g
Monounsaturated
1.60
g
Polyunsaturated
2.30
g
Trans
—
g
Omega-3
—
g
Omega-6
—
g
Cholesterol
—
mg
Minerals
Sodium
23.00
mg
Potassium
530.00
mg
Calcium
830.00
mg
Magnesium
120.00
mg
Phosphorus
110.00
mg
Iron
43.000
mg
Copper
0.420
mg
Zinc
3.700
mg
Selenium
—
µg
Iodine
—
µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A
620.00
µg
Vitamin D
—
µg
Vitamin E
—
mg
Vitamin C
—
mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.010
mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.420
mg
Niacin (B3)
2.000
mg
Vitamin B6
—
mg
Vitamin B12
—
µg
Folate
—
µg
Recipes
Using Bay Leaves
Braised halibut with scallops and roasted potatoes
⏱90min
££
◆
Easy
Spring greens carbonara
⏱40min
£
◆
Easy
Pasta primavera
⏱40min
£
◆
Easy
One-pan salmon with roast asparagus
⏱120min
££
◆
Easy
Creamy tomato & mascarpone gnocchi
⏱25min
£
◆
Easy