Bay leaves collected in Sinop are sent all over Turkey

Published 2024년 2월 21일

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Bay leaves, a significant source of income for villagers in Sinop, Turkey, are collected and sold for 30 lira per kilo. These leaves are used in various sectors including pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food. After collection, the leaves are transported to centers where they are dried, sorted, and then exported to various countries, including European countries and the USA. This activity also contributes to the family budgets of the villagers.

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Bay leaves collected in Sinop are sent to all over Turkey to be used in different sectors. Bay leaves in Sinop and its surroundings are used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food sectors, providing an important source of income for the villagers. Villagers go to the forest areas at the first light of the day, load the bay leaves they collect among the steep slopes and rocks and carry them to their tractors. Bay leaves sell for 30 lira per kilo and are transported to collection centers by the villagers. The bay leaves dried and sorted here are sent to Izmir and exported to many countries, especially European countries and the USA. Stating that they contribute to their family budget with the bay leaves they collect, Havva Sarısoy stated that collecting bay leaves makes a significant contribution to ...

Source: Sondakika