California bay leaf
California bay leaf
California bay leaf is a pungent aromatic leaf distinct from Mediterranean bay, added whole or crumbled during cooking and usually removed before serving.
About California bay leaf
California bay leaf is the aromatic leaf of a western North American evergreen tree, used as a seasoning herb. It is distinct from the more familiar Mediterranean bay leaf, though both are commonly added whole to foods during cooking.
The leathery leaves are lance-shaped and dark green, with a strong, pungent fragrance and a flavour often described as more intense and sharper than ordinary bay. They are sold fresh or dried, and are usually removed before serving. Dried leaves may be whole or crumbled.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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California bay leaf nutrition & diet
California bay leaf nutritional value
Product example: 100% ORGANIC CALIFORNIA BAY LEAVES (Morton Bassett Inc.)
Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.
- Calories
- 0kcal
- Protein
- 0.0g
- Carbs
- 0.0g
- Fat
- 0.0g
A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.
Nutrition comparisons depend on whether the leaf is measured whole, crumbled, fresh, or dried; seasoning quantities are typically small.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — 100% ORGANIC CALIFORNIA BAY LEAVES ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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