West Indian bay

Pimenta racemosa

herb · spice

Leaves smelling of clove and lemon, added to Caribbean colombos, court-bouillons and blood sausages like a bay leaf.

Origin

Caribbean

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Two or three whole leaves simmer in the dish, like a bay leaf, then are removed before serving.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its distilled oil gives bay rum, the barbers' lotion of old.