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90%+
World Supply
from Turkey
8
Quality Grades
Available
20+
Countries
Served
1.5%+
Volatile Oil
Content
Available Grades
PREMIUM
PHS 5–10
Premium Hand Select
Leaf size: 5–10 cm
Pack: 10–22 kg carton
Use: Retail, gourmet, HoReCa
PREMIUM
PHS 4–7
Premium Hand Select
Leaf size: 4–7 cm
Pack: 10–22 kg carton
Use: Retail, gourmet, export
SELECT
HS 4–7
Hand Select
Leaf size: 4–7 cm
Pack: 10–22 kg carton
Use: Food industry, retail
SELECT
HSS
Hand Semi Select
Mixed sizes
Pack: 10–22 kg carton
Use: Food manufacturing
STANDARD
STD Box / Bales
Standard In Box/Bales
Mixed sizes
Pack: 20–50 kg bale/box
Use: Industrial, bulk
STANDARD
FAQ
Fair Average Quality
Mixed sizes & colors
Pack: 20–50 kg bale
Use: Industrial processing
PROCESSED
CUT 5 mm
Laurel Cut 5 mm
Uniform particle size
Pack: 10–200 kg bags
Use: Seasoning blends, extraction
PROCESSED
CUT 10 mm
Laurel Cut 10 mm
Uniform particle size
Pack: 10–200 kg bags
Use: Soups, stews, ready meals
Grade Comparison
| Feature | PHS 5-10 | PHS 4-7 | HS 4-7 | HSS | STD | FAQ | CUT 5 | CUT 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection | Premium Hand | Premium Hand | Hand | Semi | — | — | — | — |
| Leaf Size | 5–10 cm | 4–7 cm | 4–7 cm | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | 5 mm cut | 10 mm cut |
| Color Uniformity | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★☆ | ★★☆ | ★☆☆ | ★☆☆ | ★★☆ | ★★☆ |
| Packaging | 10–22 kg | 10–22 kg | 10–22 kg | 10–22 kg | 20–50 kg | 20–50 kg | 10–200 kg | 10–200 kg |
| Ideal For | Retail Gourmet | Retail Export | Food Ind. Retail | Food Ind. | Industrial Bulk | Industrial | Blends Extraction | Soups Ready meals |
Why Turkish Bay Leaves
🌿 Origin & Terroir
Our bay leaves grow wild in the coastal forests of Bursa, Balıkesir, Muğla, and Antalya. The unique Mediterranean microclimate — warm winters, cool sea breezes, and mineral-rich volcanic soils — produces leaves with exceptional essential oil concentration, deep green color, and robust aroma that no other origin can match.🏭 Processing Excellence
Every batch is processed in our ISO 22000 and BRC certified facility in Bursa. Multi-stage cleaning, optical color sorting, metal detection, and laboratory testing ensure zero foreign matter and full compliance with EU, FDA, and Japanese import regulations. Full traceability from forest to container.Processing Flow
🌳
1
Wild
Harvest
☀️
2
Natural
Drying
🔍
3
Selection
& Grading
⚙️
4
Cleaning
& Sorting
🔬
5
Lab
Testing
📦
6
Packing
& Export
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Laurus nobilis L. |
| Origin | Turkey — Aegean & Mediterranean coast (Bursa, Balıkesir, Muğla, Antalya) |
| Available Grades | PHS 5-10, PHS 4-7, HS 4-7, HSS, STD Box/Bales, FAQ, CUT 5mm, CUT 10mm |
| Color | Olive green to dark green, characteristic of dried Turkish laurel |
| Flavor / Aroma | Warm, aromatic, slightly bitter with balsamic undertones |
| Moisture | Max. 10% |
| Volatile Oil | Min. 1.5% |
| Total Ash | Max. 5% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max. 1% |
| Extraneous Matter | Max. 1% (Hand-Select: Max. 0.5%) |
| Pesticide Residues | Compliant with EU Reg. (EC) 396/2005 |
| Allergens | None known. Processed in a facility that handles sesame and mustard. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from production date |
| Storage | Cool, dry, dark conditions. Max 25°C, RH <65% |
| Microbiological Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Total Plate Count (TPC) | < 1,000,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mould | < 100,000 cfu/g |
| E. coli | < 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
| Coliforms | < 1,000 cfu/g |
Industry Applications
🍲
Food
Manufacturing
🏨
Hotels &
Catering
💊
Pharma &
Nutraceuticals
🧴
Cosmetics &
Essential Oils
Packaging & Logistics
📦
Carton Box
10 kg & 20 kg
Hand-Select grades
Food-grade lined
🧱
Bale / PP Bag
25 kg & 50 kg
STD & FAQ grades
Pressed, PP woven
🏷️
Private Label
Custom packaging
Your brand & specs
MOQ on request
🚢
Container Loading: 20′ FCL ≈ 3,200 kg (carton) / 6,000 kg (bale) | 40′ FCL ≈ 6,400 kg (carton) / 12,000 kg (bale)
Shipping: FOB Mersin / CIF worldwide | Lead Time: 7–14 days from order confirmation
Quality Certifications
🛡️ISO 22000
✅BRC Food
🌿FSSC 22000
📋HACCP
🌍FDA Registered
