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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Bay Leaf |
| Scientific name | Laurus nobilis |
| Family / Genus | Lauraceae / — |
| Produce category | Herb |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_774 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Bay Leaf | 95% | Oval, leathery, dark green leaves with a pungent, slightly floral, and woody aroma. Primarily sold dried, retaining flavor well. This represents the cultivated form of Laurus nobilis predominantly sou |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 µL/kg·hr typical (?–?) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store away from high ethylene producers to maximize shelf life, though sensitivity is low.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce; avoid strong odor emitters if possible.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.3 |
| Income elasticity | 0.1 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.8 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Laurus nobilis | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 0.1-0.5 oz jars/pouches
- 1-5 oz pouches
- 1-25 lb bulk bags
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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