Tejpatta (Bay Leaf) has aromatic leaves which are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is thought to have been one of the major sources of the medicinal plant leaves known in classic and medieval times as malabathrum (or malobathrum). True tejpat leaves impart a strong cassia- or cinnamon-like aroma to dishes.
S. No. | TEST PARAMETER | UOM | METHOD | REQUIREMENTS | RESULTS | |
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Physical and Chemical Parameters | ||||||
1. | Appearance* | - | QA.16.5.113 | -- | Light brownish colour leaf | |
2. | Colour | - | Visual Examination | -- | Light brown | |
3. | Odour* | - | QA.16.5.113 | -- | Characteristics | |
4. | Moisture Content | g/100g | FSSAI LAB MANUAL | -- | 7.36 |
S. No. | Grade | Whole Leaves | Broken Leaves (Under 1.5cm) | Brown Leaves, Holes & Spots | Branch Stems | Color |
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1. | Hand Picked | 97% min | 1.5% max | 0.5% max | 1% max | Natural Green |
2. | Grade 1 (Hand Semi Selected) |
90% min | 5% max | 3% max | 2% max | Natural Green |
3. | Grade 2 Extra (Semi Selected Extra) |
85 % min | 7% max | 5% max | 3% max | Natural Green |
4. | Grade 2 Standard (Semi Selected Standard) |
80% min | 10% max | 7% max | 3% max | Natural Green |
5. | F.A.Q | 75% min | 15% max | 7% max | 3% max | Natural Green & Brown |