OUR PRODUCT
Georgian Bay Leaves
Three clearly defined commercial grades for wholesale, foodservice and food production.
A clear grade for every application
Valéor supplies natural Georgian dried bay leaves in three commercial grades, defined by leaf size, sorting method, visual profile and intended use. Specifications, availability and supporting batch documents are confirmed per lot.
- Origin: Georgia
- Botanical name: Laurus nobilis L.
- Product type: dried bay leaves
- Moisture target: 10-13%, confirmed per batch
GRADE A
Premium Hand-Selected Whole Bay Leaves
Large whole Georgian bay leaves selected by hand, 8-12 cm. Their clean visual appearance, natural green to olive-green colour and characteristic aroma make them suitable for applications where presentation is important.
Product profile
- Leaf size: 8-12 cm
- Hand-selected
- Large whole leaves
- Minimal broken leaves, subject to batch confirmation
- Moisture target: 10-13%, confirmed per batch
Applications
- Premium retail packing
- HoReCa
- Spice brands
- High-quality wholesale supply
Availability, sample options and specification are confirmed per incoming lot.
GRADE B
Machine-Sorted Bay Leaves
Standard commercial-quality Georgian dried bay leaves, machine-sorted and calibrated to approximately 4-7 cm. The product consists mainly of whole leaves, with a controlled proportion of partial leaves and natural leaf fragments of approximately 20-30%, depending on the lot. Clean, aromatic and suitable for food use.
Product profile
- Machine-sorted and calibrated
- Leaf size: approximately 4-7 cm
- Mainly whole leaves
- Partial leaves and natural leaf fragments: approximately 20-30%, depending on the lot
- Moisture target: 10-13%, confirmed per batch
Applications
- Bulk packing
- HoReCa / foodservice
- Spice blends
- General food industry use
Availability, sample options and specification are confirmed per incoming lot.
GRADE C
Small-Leaf Fraction, Food Grade
A clean, aromatic food-grade product consisting of natural small leaves and fine leaf fragments. It retains the characteristic taste and aroma of bay leaf and contains natural essential oils. The visible fraction profile is confirmed by photo or sample.
Product profile
- Natural small leaves and fine leaf fragments
- Food-grade product
- Characteristic taste and aroma
- Contains natural essential oils
- Moisture target: 10-13%, confirmed per batch
Applications
- Further processing and grinding
- Seasonings and spice blends
- Sauces
- Sausage products
- Extracts, including oil-based extracts
Batch-confirmed product information
Bay leaves are an agricultural product and natural characteristics may vary between lots. Before commercial confirmation, the relevant product parameters are confirmed for the applicable batch.
Available batch information may include:
- Declared commercial grade
- Lot number and crop year, where applicable
- Moisture and packaging format
- Current product photographs or sample
- Relevant laboratory and food-safety documentation, subject to batch confirmation
All documents and parameters are subject to availability and confirmation for the applicable batch.
Discuss the right grade for your application
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Commercial availability, minimum quantities, timing, pricing and delivery terms are confirmed individually. An enquiry does not create an order, reservation or commitment to supply.