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General Produce
Bay Leaves
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality fresh herbs should exhibit color consistent with variety, hearty aroma, high leaf-to-stem ratio, and leaves that are firmly attached to stems.
Avoid herbs with brown, black, or bruised leaves, and herbs with limp leaves (except sage) or that are flowering.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 34-36° F/1-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 to 10 days.
Troubleshooting:
Fresh herb leaves may bruise; handle with care.
Keep fresh herbs away from ethylene-producing items and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Simmer bay leaves in beef stew, bean soup, chili, polenta, and potato gratin.
- Roast red potatoes, sliced red onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 Tbsp. bay leaves (2g) grams
Calories 5
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g0%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 0.77mg4%
Potassium 10mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.