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The bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used as a herb in cooking. It can be used whole, either dried or fresh, in which case it is removed from the dish before consumption, or less commonly used in ground form. The flavor that a bay leaf imparts to a dish has not been universally agreed upon, but many agree it is a subtle addition. [1]
When ginger is dried or mildly heated, gingerol undergoes a dehydration reaction forming shogaols, which are about twice as pungent as gingerol. [3] This explains why dried ginger is more pungent than fresh ginger. [4] Ginger also contains [8]-gingerol, [10]-gingerol, [5] and [12]-gingerol, [6] collectively deemed gingerols.
Bay leaves are often described as having eucalyptus, menthol, and pine notes. In the herb's fresh form, bay leaves taste bitter and pungent, but when dried, the herb has a more aromatic flavor ...
Shogaols are pungent constituents of ginger similar in chemical structure to gingerol. The most common of the group is [6]-shogaol. Like zingerone, it is produced when ginger is dried or cooked. [2] Moreover, shogaol (and gingerol) are converted to other constituents when heat is applied over time, which is why ginger loses its spiciness as it ...
Ginger's dried and powdered form is also a popular supplement, usually taken as a gummy or capsule. Ginger oil is yet another version of the plant − it can be taken orally or applied topically.
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The bay laurel is dioecious , with male and female flowers on separate plants. [8] Each flower is pale yellow-green, about 1 cm (3 ⁄ 8 in) diameter, and they are borne in pairs beside a leaf. The leaves are glabrous, 6–12 cm (2–5 in) long and 2–4 cm (3 ⁄ 4 – 1 + 5 ⁄ 8 in) broad, with an entire (untoothed) margin.
A whole dried spice has the longest shelf life, so it can be purchased and stored in larger amounts, making it cheaper on a per-serving basis. A fresh spice, such as ginger, is usually more flavorful than its dried form, but fresh spices are more expensive and have a much shorter shelf life.