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What Do Bay Leaves Actually Do? The Science and Secret Behind the Kitchen’s Most Misunderstood Herb

"If you have ever made a pot of soup, a rich marinara sauce, or a slow-cooked beef stew, chances are the recipe called for a single, dry, rigid leaf. You tossed it in, let it simmer, and then dutifully fished it out before serving, perhaps wondering: What do bay leaves actually do? Because they are discarded before eating and do not soften during the cooking process, many home cooks suspect that bay leaves are a culinary myth. Some even joke that they are a placebo ingredient. However, food scientists, professional chefs, and herbalists know that this humble leaf from the Laurus nobilis tree is a powerhouse of flavor chemistry and therapeutic..."

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