Ingredient

Ground Bay Leaf

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Ground bay leaf is used as a spice to add flavor to a wide …

What it is

Ground bay leaf is made from the dried leaves of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). The leaves are typically dried and then ground into a powder. It has a slightly bitter, aromatic flavor.

Why it's used

Ground bay leaf is used as a spice to add flavor to a wide variety of dishes. It is commonly found in soups, stews, sauces, meats, and rice dishes. Manufacturers use it to enhance the savory taste of food products.

Health notes

Ground bay leaf is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is not typically consumed in large quantities, and no adverse health effects are expected at normal dietary levels. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated spices, and bay leaf is considered safe for consumption.

Allergen info

Bay leaf is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Ground Bay Leaf

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H L Foods Ltd Tomato & Cumin Spice & Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 40kcal 0.8Protein 1.6Fat 6.4Carbs Surgi Snuggly, LLC Burrito, Chicken & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 204kcal 12.0Protein 5.6Fat 27.5Carbs AZGrip.com LLC Mediterranean Style Chicken & Pasta In White Wine Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 120kcal 7.4Protein 2.5Fat 16.6Carbs Unilever Bestfoods North America Cilantro Flavored Seasoning Minicubes, Cilantro Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 25Carbs

Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc. Organic Vegetable Broth Canned Soup 6kcal 0.2Protein 0.0Fat 1.6Carbs Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc. Organic Vegetable Masala Stew Chili & Stew High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 75kcal 2.9Protein 0.8Fat 14.1Carbs Sammy Food Products, LLC Sammy Salsa, Roasted Cabo Verde, All Natural Gourmet Salsa Dips & Salsa 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Byerly Foods International Chef-Crafted Potato Leek Soup Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 110kcal 4.6Protein 7.4Fat 6.4Carbs Meatyhead Meals, LLC Grass-Fed Beef Chili Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 153kcal 14.1Protein 7.8Fat 7.1Carbs Current's Tackle Jamaican Jerk Marinade, Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 67kcal 0Protein 3.3Fat 10Carbs Cookwell & Company Gumbo Two-Step Mix, Gumbo Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 40kcal 1.6Protein 0.8Fat 6.4Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Rice & Pigeon Peas Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 356kcal 8.9Protein 0Fat 77.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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