Laurel leaves, oil

Laurel leaf oil is obtained by steam distillation of leaves from Laurus nobilis L. (Lauraceae), an evergreen tree cultivated primarily in Mediterranean countries. The oil is a light yellow to yellow liquid with an aromatic, spicy odor. [Pg.201]

SYNS BAY LEAF OIL BOIS d INDE LAUREL LEAF OIL MYRCIA OIL MYRICIA OIL O OIL OF BAY OIL OF MYRCIA... [Pg.129]

Bay Oil As was described in the Chavicol Section, there are three main types of bay trees (1) CaliforniaBay (Umbelluria califomica), (2) West Indian Bay Pimenta racemosa) and (3) Sweet Bay or Bay Laurel Lauras nohilis). A lot of people refer to Bay Laurel simply as Laurel, and the oil from it as laurel leaf oil. Bay Laurel is chiefly grown in the countries of the Mediterranean. [Pg.128]

Laurel leaf oil is used extensively in the food industry, e.g., for seasoning meat products and soups. [Pg.212]

Synonyms bayleafoil laurel leaf oil myrciaoil oil of bay Beeswax... [Pg.55]

Anise oil Basil oil Laurel leaf oil Benzaldehyde Caraway oil Carrot oil Celery oil Cinnamon oil Coriander oil Dill oil Smoke oil Garlic oil Lemon oil Marjoram oil Mustard oil Onion oil Orange oil Mint oil Raspberry oil Sage oil... [Pg.878]

Synonyms Bay leaf oil Bay leaves, sweet, oil Bay oil Bay oil sweet Laurel leaf oil Laurus nobilis leaf oil Laurus nobilis oil Mediterranean bay oil Myrcia oil Sweet bay oil West Indian bay oil... [Pg.2341]

Laurel leaf oil. See Laurel (Laurus nobilis) leaf oil... [Pg.2341]

An essential oil, commonly known as laurel leaf oil, is produced by steam distillation of the leaves and branchlets. [Pg.76]

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