Bay Leaves are very aromatic leaves from the bay laurel tree. This is also called €œTej Patta€ in Hindi. It can be used in seasoning while making soup, stews and can enhance the flavor of quicker-cooking dishes such as curries, pasta sauces, or while making rice biryani. Aiva selects the spices & herbs carefully for robust flavor and adds no colors and no additives in the spices & herbs We only sell the freshest spices that are stored in a weather-controlled facility so that you can get maximum freshness This product is Natural, Non-GMOs, and Aiva Products is a brand "Where You Can Trust" Country of Origin: India