Experience the unparalleled flavor and aromatic allure of McCormick Imperial Spice Whole Bay Leaves in a convenient 1 x 284 G package. Sourced from the dried leaves of the evergreen bay laurel tree, these bay leaves offer a striking taste profile that evolves from a slightly bitter note when fresh to a sweetened complexity as they dry. The robust, woody, and astringent flavor, coupled with a delightful mint-like aroma, makes bay leaves a versatile ingredient to elevate a myriad of culinary creations.

Whether enhancing soups, stews, sauces, or marinades, these bay leaves bring depth and sophistication to dishes, enhancing their overall taste profile. The ample supply of whole bay leaves in each 284 G pack ensures you can infuse your culinary creations with their distinctive essence over and over again.

Key Features:
1. Robust Flavor: Enhances dishes with a robust, woody, and astringent taste.
2. Aromatic Essence: Adds depth to recipes with a pleasant, slightly mint-like aroma.
3. Unique Flavor Profile: Delivers a unique taste experience, transitioning from a slightly bitter to a sweetened note.
4. Versatile Usage: Perfect for seasoning a variety of dishes, from soups to marinades, for added complexity.
5. Convenient Packaging: Each pack contains 1 x 284 G, ideal for both commercial kitchens and home cooks.

These large, waxy green leaves with a strong, delicate, aromatic odor can be stored in a cool, dry place to protect their flavor and aroma. With a shelf life of 1440 days, these bay leaves ensure lasting quality and freshness. From field to table, you can trust in the quality and safety standards of Sysco and McCormick products, ensuring a superior culinary experience.

Culinary enthusiasts can maximize the flavor of bay leaves in casseroles, stews, soups, and more. Tear or break the leaves to release their essence while cooking, then remove them before serving. Elevate the taste of rice, pasta, and vegetables by adding a bay leaf to the cooking liquid. For added depth, simmer bay leaves in pot roasts, stews, and soups, as their flavor intensifies with cooking time.

Add a touch of sophistication and depth to your dishes with McCormick Imperial Spice Whole Bay Leaves, a must-have ingredient in any culinary enthusiast's arsenal.

Packaging Information
• Quantity per case: 1 x 284 G.
Size and Shape of Product
• Packaging Form: Bottle. Leaves.
Yield or Serving Size
• Serving size: 0.5g.
Quality and Format
• Strong, delicate, aromatic odor, aromatic, bitter taste. Large, waxy green leaves.
Storage and Usage
• Spices should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. They should be protected from flavour loss and moisture by making sure containers are tightly closed after every use. Avoid exposure to heat, humidity, moisture and direct sunlight or fluorescent light to retain flavour and colour.
Handling Instructions
• Store in 10.0 - 30.0 ºC, < 70 %RH.
Additional Product Information
• Shelf life: 1440 days.
Marketing Statements
• Sysco and McCormick are committed to providing you with only the highest quality spices and seasonings available.
• From the field to your table, we are dedicated to ensuring our Sysco Imperial/McCormick products meet or exceed quality and safety standards.
Culinary Applications
• Bay Leaves complement - casseroles, stews, soups, marinades, sauces, stock and gravies. To release the flavour, tear or break Club House Bay Leaves before adding to your cooking. Before serving, remove the leaves. The strength and flavour of Bay Leaves increases with cooking time. Add extra flavour to rice, pasta, carrots, beets and potatoes by adding one Club House Bay Leaf to cooking liquid. Add one or two Bay Leaves when simmering pot roasts, stews and soups.
Preparation and Cooking Instructions
• Note: Whole spices are best suited to long cooking recipes and should be added as soon as cooking begins to yield greatest amount of flavour. Bay Leaves are usually removed from food when cooking is completed.