# Bay leaf

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Updated: 2026-11-05T18:01:42.000Z

Aromatic leaves used to infuse a liquid, with attention to removal.

Should whole leaves stay in the serving?

Whole bay leaves remain tough after cooking. Remove them before serving. Ground culinary bay is a different form: follow the recipe instead of converting leaves to powder by count.

Can any similar-looking leaf be used?

Use labelled culinary bay leaves from a food supplier. Similar appearance is not reliable plant identification. Store dried leaves closed, dry and away from heat to protect their aroma.

## From ingredient to marinade

These amounts come directly from our recipes. Open a marinade to calculate your own quantity and follow every stage.

### [Mushroom marinade](https://marinad191.com/en/recipes/mushroom-marinade/)

Raw mushroom weight before cleaning: 1,000 g

- Main marinade · Bay leaves: 0.2 g


## Sources & further reading

Sources support the ingredient notes; they do not certify our recipes for preservation.

- [North Carolina State University Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/laurus-nobilis/)
- [University of Delaware](https://www.udel.edu/canr/cooperative-extension/fact-sheets/using-herbs-and-spices/)