Fabstor exports premium Indian bay leaf (Tej Patta / Cinnamomum tamala) sourced from the pristine Himalayan belt (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh) and Northeast India. Distinct from Mediterranean bay leaves, Indian tej patta is globally recognized for its three-veined structure, high natural essential oil content (1%–3%), and warm cinnamon-clove aroma. We supply machine-cleaned and hand-picked whole leaves for culinary seasoning, garam masala blending, and essential oil distillation worldwide.
| Product Parameter | Details |
| Product Name | Whole Dried Indian Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) |
| Botanical Name | Cuminum tamala (Cinnamomum tamala) |
| Origin & Belts | Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh & Northeast India (Meghalaya, Assam) |
| Color | Natural olive-green to light brownish-green |
| Aroma & Flavor | Mildly sweet, warm, characteristic cinnamon-clove fragrance |
| Volatile Oil Content | 1% – 3% v/w |
| Active Compound | Eugenol and Linalool rich |
| Moisture Content | Max 10% – 12% |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from direct sunlight & moisture) |
| Container Loading | Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 4.5–5.5 MT · 40ft HC FCL ≈ 9–11 MT (Volumetric Cargo) |
| Buyer Type | Bulk spice importers, wholesalers, spice blenders, extraction houses |
| Commercial Grade | Leaf Characteristics | Broken Leaves (Max) | Stems / Foreign Matter | Primary Commercial Application |
| Hand-Picked Selected (HPS - Grade 1) | Uniform large whole leaves (8cm–15cm), bright olive-green, minimal blemishes | < 3.0% | Foreign Matter < 0.5% · Stems < 1.0% | Premium retail jar/pouch packing, gourmet spice brands, high-end food service |
| Standard Export (FAQ Grade) | Whole and semi-whole dry leaves (6cm–12cm), natural olive-green to light brown | < 10.0% | Foreign Matter < 1.0% · Stems < 2.0% | Mainstream spice packaging, catering packs, commercial Biryani & curry kits |
| Commercial Broken / Cut Leaves | Clean, dried broken leaf fragments and siftings | Coarse Cut / Broken | Foreign Matter < 1.5% | Garam Masala grinding, curry powder blends, industrial soup & stock bases |
| Distillation / Extraction Grade | Whole, crushed, or mixed seasonal leaf harvests | Variable | Moisture max 12% | Essential oil distillation (Eugenol/Linalool extraction), oleoresin processing |
Fabstor offers flexible packaging options for bulk and FCL Bay Leaf shipments:
5kg, 10kg, 20kg, 25kg, and 50kg multiwall paper bags, poly-lined PP bags, or jute sacks.
5kg and 10kg heavy-ply corrugated master cartons recommended to eliminate leaf breakage.
25g, 50g, 100g, 250g, and 500g stand-up zipper pouches and clear PET jars for global spice brands.
Full Container Load (FCL) and consolidated mixed-spice LCL shipments.
Indian Tej Patta (Cinnamomum tamala) features three longitudinal veins and a sweet cinnamon-clove aroma, whereas Mediterranean Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis) has a single midrib and herbal notes.
Directly determines aroma strength; higher essential oil delivers superior flavor release in slow-cooked dishes and spice blends.
Whole, intact leaves (<3% broken) command premium retail value, while broken leaf grades are cost-effective for industrial grinding.
Vibrant olive-green shade-dried leaves indicate proper drying and oil retention; faded yellow or dark brown leaves indicate aged stock.
Prevents mildew, sweating, and transit mold while maintaining natural leaf flexibility.
Indian Tej Patta has three parallel veins with a warm cinnamon-clove aroma, whereas Mediterranean bay leaf has a single vein and herbal profile.
We pack in rigid 5-ply export master cartons without heavy compression to keep broken leaves under 3%.
Our leaves contain 1%–3% volatile oil (rich in eugenol/linalool) and maintain a strict moisture level below 12%.
Yes — as a volumetric spice, bay leaves are ideal for topping heavier spices like turmeric, black pepper, and cumin in mixed containers.
A 20ft container holds approx. 4.5–5.5 MT, and a 40ft High Cube container holds 9–11 MT due to leaf volume.
Machine-cleaned, high purity
Bold green seeds, sortex-cleaned
Clean yellow methi seed, uniform size
Curcumin to specification, mesh to order
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