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bay leaf
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Bay laurel leaves (Laurus nobilis) Indian bay leaves (Cinnamomum tamala) Indonesian bay leaves (Syzygium polyanthum)
The bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used as a herb in cooking. It can be used whole, either dried or fresh, in which case it is removed from the dish before consumption, or less commonly used in ground form.
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