Simply Organic Bay Leaf, Certified Organic | 0.14 oz

First of all, I like the Simply Organic spices, herbs over all others. They all seem very fresh. Have been throwing out a lot of my spices and replacing with fresh ones. When I received this, I opened it up, and smelled the Bay leaf, and it smells very fresh. Would definitely recommend this brand. Prompt delivery.

Great price! Fresh and adds that hidden flavor to your soups and stews. Will buy again! So expensive in the grocery stores.

I have had a difficult time lately trying to find bay leaves that actually smell like they should and flavor whatever I’m cooking. I have tried many different brands but none of them have any taste or smell. Zero. When I received these I opened the top and the smell was amazing! I was so excited that I even had my husband smell them. He couldn’t believe the difference. They added lovely flavor to a soup that I made. The expiration date was in 2024 so they’re pretty fresh. I will be reordering these again. I’m a happy girl.

We have not converted to Organic Natural products yet; however, if we find more foods such as these Bay Leaf products there may be another pair of newbies. We have our favorites and every now and then we want a change that will add flavor and strong taste. In these bay leaves we found just that: sizeable leaves that have not been crushed into dust and an abundance of taste that most picky folks would love. We do.If anyone has read any of our other reviews it is quite apparent that we love pasta meals with an Italian emphasis ..Bay leaves are an integral part of that and these just enhance the flavors far better than we imagined. If you listen carefully, you will hear the bay leaves talking to the oregano and Italian spices about what’s cooking now. Hot diggity dog. No hot dogs tonight.

Bay leaves, Bay laurel, or “Laurus nobilis” are cultivated in France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Yugoslavia, China, Israel, Turkey and Russia.” The exact harvest location of our jar will not be specified, but have little worries. It is certified USDA organic and Kosher. Why is that important?Similar to non-organic food, many spices are treated with chemicals (pesticides and herbicides), contain GMOs and are irradiated. Most of us aren’t super familiar with the process of irradiation. Radiation is used to kill bacteria and other contaminants, leaving the finished product with decreased levels of vitamins and natural enzymes. Irradiation also changes the chemical composition of a spice, potentially creating toxic, carcinogenic by-products in the food. Furthermore irradation increasing our exposure to free radicals. Yikes!Nearly all spices sold in the United State  are fumigated (sterilized) with chemicals that are banned in Europe. Hazardous stuff! Thankfully, was have an affordable alternative in the Simply Organic line. I’m not an endorsed reviewer, but I really like their spices. Neither do I mean to sound “preachy,” but, we really do need to be aware of what we’re putting inside our bodies. Continuing on…There are approximately 25 or so whole leaves in the jar. A few are broken, but that should be expected. They are potent and perfect for your stews, soups, and gravies. We are vegetarians and rely heavily on the bay leaf to add a nice bitter/sweet taste to our bean dishes.The tall glass jar (Yes, glass! It can easily be reused, repurposed, or recycled nicely.) comes with a plastic shaker cap, and a metal screw-on lid. It’s important to check the expiration date on our spices to prevent staleness or lack of potency. The bottom of Simply Organic bottles have a “best by” date to assure that you’re not getting sold old stock.Remember to store all of your spices in a cool, dark location.Bon appetit!