Bay Leaves

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Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)

Leading Manufacturer, Supplier and Exporter of Bay Leaves from India

As a premier bay leaves exporter india, Zest n Zing offers premium-quality Bay Leaves (Tej Patta) known for their intense herbal fragrance and distinctive, aromatic profile. We strictly source our dried leaves from the high-yield cultivation belts of India, ensuring an authentic quality that satisfies global standards.

ParameterSpecification
Product NameBay Leaves
HS Code09109990
OriginIndia
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 8 MTS, 40 Ft: 16 MTS
Appearance/ColorGreenish to olive-brown, whole dried leaves
FormWhole
Aroma / FlavorCharacteristic fragrant, slightly bitter
QualityPremium
MoistureMax. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 2.00%
Volatile OilMin. 1.5 mL/100g
Total AshMax. 8.00%

Product Specification:

1. Product Overview

Bay leaves, also known as Tej Patta in India, are aromatic leaves commonly used to flavor soups, stews, rice dishes, and curries. These dried leaves come from the Laurus nobilis plant and are well known for their subtle herbal fragrance and mildly bitter, sharp taste. As a traditional spice in Indian and international cuisines, bay leaves are valued both for their culinary and medicinal uses.

We are a trusted manufacturer and exporter based in Gujarat, India, offering clean, whole bay leaves with a natural green-brown color. Each batch is carefully dried and packed to retain freshness, aroma, and long shelf life, adhering to international quality standards.


2. Uses

  • Culinary: Commonly added to biryanis, pulao, curries, soups, and sauces for an aromatic depth of flavor. Widely used in Indian, Mediterranean, and European cuisines.
  • Medicinal: Traditionally known to aid digestion, relieve gas and bloating, and support respiratory health.
  • Industrial: Used in spice mixes, herbal teas, essential oil extraction, and fragrance applications in food and cosmetic industries.

3. Sourcing Regions as a Leading Bay Leaves Exporter India

Bay leaves are primarily sourced from the hilly regions of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and North-East India, and are processed, sorted, and packaged at our advanced facility in Gujarat. As an established bay leaves exporter india, we manage direct container shipments from India’s primary spice hubs to global destinations

Our export network includes:

  • Asia: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore
  • Europe: UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands
  • Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico
  • Africa: Egypt, South Africa, Kenya
  • Others: Australia, New Zealand

4. Indian & Foreign Names of Bay Leaves

Indian Names

LanguageNameLanguageName
HindiTej PattaGujaratiTamal Patra
BengaliTejpataKannadaBiryani Ele, Kadu Bae
MalayalamKaruva Ela, Vayana IlaMarathiTamal Patra
OriyaTeja PatraPunjabiTej Patta
SanskritTamalapatramTamilBiriyani Ilai, Talishpatra
TeluguBiryani Aaku, Talisapatram

Foreign Names

LanguageNameLanguageName
EnglishBay LeafFrenchFeuille de Laurier
GermanLorbeerblattSpanishHoja de Laurel
ItalianFoglia di AlloroPortugueseFolha de Louro
ArabicWaraq Al-Ghar (ورق الغار)RussianLavroviy List
ChineseYue Gui Ye (月桂叶)TurkishDefne Yaprağı
ParameterTerms & Details
Payment Terms

• 100% L/C at sight with prime bank OR

• T/T: 70% advance and remaining 30% against scanned B/L (Bill of Lading) documents

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)1 x 20ft FCL (Full Container Load)
Price TermsFOB Mundra / JNPT / Chennai port, CIF, CNF
Delivery Terms15 days after signing the sale contract
Loading PortsMundra Port and JNPT Port
Samples PolicyFree samples provided / DHL delivery fee to be paid by the buyer