Laurel Leaf Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Laurel Leaf Oil, also called Bay Laurel Oil, is a fresh, spicy, herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous essential oil steam distilled from the leaves of Laurus nobilis, the Mediterranean bay laurel tree. It is used in food flavours, perfumery, aromatherapy, soaps and personal care products.
Arizone International supplies Laurel Leaf Oil for flavour houses, fragrance companies, aromatherapy brands and cosmetic manufacturers.
About Bay Laurel
Bay laurel is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean. Its glossy, aromatic leaves are the familiar dried bay leaves used in soups, stews and sauces. In ancient Greece, laurel was sacred to the god Apollo, and laurel wreaths were given to champions and poets, which is where the words "laureate" and "baccalaureate" come from. The oil is produced mainly in Turkey, the Balkans, Morocco and other Mediterranean countries.
Bay Laurel vs Other "Bay" Oils
Laurel leaf oil should not be confused with West Indian bay oil (Pimenta racemosa), which is rich in eugenol and was used in classic bay rum aftershaves. It is also different from Indian bay leaf, tej patta (Cinnamomum tamala), which is a cinnamon-family leaf with a cinnamon-clove aroma used in Indian cooking. Please specify which "bay" oil you require.
Aroma and Composition
- 1,8-CineoleUsually the main component, often 35% to 50%, giving a fresh, eucalyptus-like note.
- Alpha-Terpinyl AcetateAdds a sweet, herbal softness.
- Linalool and SabineneContributing freshness.
- Methyl Eugenol and EugenolPresent in small amounts, giving a spicy nuance.
Applications
- Food flavours for soups, sauces, meat products and seasonings
- Perfumery, especially fresh, spicy and aromatic masculine fragrances
- Aromatherapy blends for clear breathing and focus
- Soaps, shampoos and hair care
- Massage oils and body care
Safety and Dilution
Laurel Leaf Oil can cause skin sensitisation in some people and should always be diluted. IFRA restricts the use of laurel leaf oil in fragrances. Methyl eugenol is also restricted in some markets. Oils high in 1,8-cineole should not be used on or near the face of young children. Not recommended during pregnancy. Use within IFRA standards and food flavour regulations. Keep out of reach of children.
Blending Tips
Laurel leaf blends well with rosemary, juniper, lavender, clary sage, cypress, bergamot, orange, clove and cinnamon.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Laurus nobilis leaf)
- 1,8-Cineole and methyl eugenol content by gas chromatography
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma evaluation
- Food-grade compliance where required
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium bottles, HDPE containers or drums. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.
Turkish laurel leaf oil is the most widely traded grade today.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Laurel leaf oil is best used at low levels because of IFRA limits and its methyl eugenol content. In savoury flavours, it gives the familiar bay leaf note to soups, sauces and meat seasonings.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Laurel Leaf Oil with COA, GC reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Food flavour / Cosmetic / Fragrance grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Food flavours for soups, sauces, meat products and seasonings
- Perfumery, especially fresh, spicy and aromatic masculine fragrances
- Aromatherapy blends for clear breathing and focus
- Soaps, shampoos and hair care
- Massage oils and body care
Compliance
No. Bay rum oil comes from West Indian bay, Pimenta racemosa, which is rich in eugenol. Laurel Leaf Oil comes from the Mediterranean bay laurel.
No. Tej patta, the Indian bay leaf, is Cinnamomum tamala, which has a cinnamon-clove aroma quite unlike bay laurel.
1,8-Cineole, often 35% to 50%, gives Laurel Leaf Oil its fresh, eucalyptus-like note.
We share a GC-MS report and COA for Laurel Leaf Oil, which show its main components and help confirm purity.
Yes. Samples of Laurel Leaf Oil are available on request, which helps your team evaluate it before a larger order.
We export Laurel Leaf Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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