Trusted Bay Leaf Manufacturer & Bulk Export Supplier
Spice Origin India is a professional Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) manufacturer and exporter from India, supplying hand-selected, aromatic Indian bay leaves to spice importers, food processors, and seasoning manufacturers worldwide.
Our bay leaves are sourced from naturally grown trees, carefully sun-dried and graded to preserve essential oils, warm aroma, and subtle bitterness, making them ideal for long-cooking and industrial food applications.
🔍 Product Overview (ENTITY FOUNDATION)
Bay Leaf, known as Tej Patta in India, comes from Cinnamomum tamala and is widely used for its warm, slightly sweet, and clove-like aroma. Indian bay leaves are distinct from Mediterranean bay leaves and are preferred in Asian, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines.
Common applications include:
- Rice dishes & biryanis
- Curries, gravies & stews
- Spice blends & masalas
- Industrial food seasoning
📦 Product Details
- Product Name: Bay Leaf (Tej Patta)
- Botanical Name: Cinnamomum tamala
- Form: Whole dried leaves
- Color: Olive green to brownish green
- Flavor Profile: Warm, aromatic, mildly sweet
- Origin: India
🏭 Packing & Shipping Details
Packaging Options
- PP Bags
- Jute Bags
- Paper Bags / Cartons
Standard Packing Sizes:
5 kg | 10 kg | 25 kg | Customized bulk packing available
Container Load Capacity
- 20 FT Container: 6–8 Metric Tons
- 40 FT Container: 12–14 Metric Tons
Shelf Life
Up to 24 months when stored in a cool, dry, airtight environment away from sunlight and moisture.
⭐ Key Quality Features
- Naturally dried & hand-selected leaves
- Strong aroma with high essential oil retention
- Free from additives & artificial treatments
- Uniform leaf size & low breakage
- Hygienically processed & export compliant
🧪 Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Whole dried leaves |
| Color | Olive green to brown |
| Length | 4 – 7 cm (approx.) |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 10% |
| Aroma | Warm, spicy, aromatic |
| Volatile Oil Content | 1% – 3% |
| Foreign Matter | 1% max |
🧫 Chemical & Safety Specifications
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Total Ash | ≤ 6% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | ≤ 1.5% |
| Essential Oils | Natural (batch dependent) |
| Lead (Pb) | < 2.5 ppm |
| Arsenic | < 1.1 ppm |
| Pesticide Residue | As per EU / Codex standards |
| Microbial Load | As per international food safety norms |
✔ Suitable for EU, GCC, UK, Africa & Asian markets
🏷️ Grades of Bay Leaf
🌿 Premium Grade
- Whole leaves, strong aroma
Best for: Export & premium spice blends
🌿 Standard Grade
- Slight size variation
Best for: Food processing
🌿 Industrial Grade
- Functional quality
Best for: Bulk manufacturing use
🌍 Why Global Buyers Choose Spice Origin India
- Direct sourcing from traditional growing regions
- Careful drying & grading process
- Batch traceability & export documentation
- Private labeling & bulk customization
- Reliable year-round supply
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📞 Bulk Bay Leaf Export Enquiry
📧 info@spiceoriginindia.com
📱 +91-8233426826
🌐 https://spiceoriginindia.com
