You'll LOVE our Bay Leaves by Rani Brand--Here's Why: Now KOSHER! 100% Natural, Non-GMO, No Preservatives, Vegan, Gluten Friendly, PREMIUM Gourmet Food Grade Spice. Rani is a USA based company selling spices for over 40 years, buy with confidence! NO FILLERS in any Rani Brand Spices (fillers are commonly used in spices to make them free flowing or lessen the costs of production) usually sodium or like product. Packed in a no barrier Plastic Jar, let us tell you how important that is when using this, potent of all Indian Spices! Net Wt. 16oz (1lb) 454g, Authentic Product of India, Alternate Names: Tej Patta Pata (Hindi), Tamal Patra (Indian) Bay or Laurel leaf is native to the near East and Syria. The oval, pointed leaf is a matte olive color with a strong spicy flavor that intensifies when leaves are dried. Bay leaves are widely used in soups, sauces, and stews. They are also essential pickling and do wonders for adding flavor to Basmati rice. These leaves should be kept in an air tight container, away from sunlight.