{"product_id":"organic-sicilian-bay-leaves-dry-25g-imported-from-italy","title":"Organic Sicilian Bay Leaves | Dry, 25g | Imported from Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested in spring at peak essential oil concentration, these certified organic bay leaves from Sicily's Madonie Mountains are shade-dried to lock in their full aromatic potency. A Traditional Agri-food Product (P.A.T.) of Italy, they carry the bold, complex character that only genuine mountain-grown laurel can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike mass-produced bay leaves that fade quickly, these retain their depth through slow cooking — releasing layers of herbal, slightly floral bitterness that define great stocks, braises, and slow-cooked sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — no pesticides, no additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP.A.T. Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — recognized Italian Traditional Agri-food Product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Harvested at Peak Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — spring harvest for maximum essential oil content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade-Dried\u003c\/strong\u003e — preserves aroma and potency naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectly Imported from Sicily\u003c\/strong\u003e — authentic provenance, not a commodity blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25g resealable pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps leaves fresh and fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd whole leaves to soups, stocks, braises, stews, tomato sauces, and bean dishes. Remove before serving. One or two leaves is enough — these are potent. Also excellent in marinades for meat and fish, or tucked into a bouquet garni.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from Filippone, a producer rooted in the Madonie Park region of Sicily. Their bay leaves are harvested by hand and dried in the shade to preserve the full spectrum of aromatic compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Filippone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46605710458934,"sku":"002ALL25R","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/8793\/7846\/files\/alloro_002_2023.jpg?v=1781704617","url":"https:\/\/altomontes-italian-markets.myshopify.com\/products\/organic-sicilian-bay-leaves-dry-25g-imported-from-italy","provider":"Altomonte's Italian Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}