Description
Organic Basil is the Royal King of Herbs as described by scholars throughout the last 5000 years we have evidence of basil being used in our food
Belongs to the mint family of plants, basil is a delicate leaf plant providing an aromatic sweetness to your food
Organic Basil evolved in Indian Asia area but its use spread quickly through the early spice merchants and is a firm favourite in cuisines from the mediterranean to the outskirts of china, today its found all over the world for a good reason - it tastes great
Grown in Egypt
Basil Nutritional Info Calories 251g Total Fat 4.0g Saturated Fat 0.2g Polyunsaturated 2.2g Monounsaturated 0.5g Sodium 34mg Total Carb 61g Dietary Fibre 40.5g Sugar 1.7g Protein 14.4g Packed up in unit that handles MUSTARD - SESAME - CELERY
Basil Organic - Quick Reference
What is it?
Organically grown Egyptian basil, cut and dried for convenient use across Mediterranean and Asian-influenced cooking.
Flavour
Aromatic and gently sweet with soft peppery and mint-family notes.
Common uses
Pasta sauces, pizza, soups, dressings, herb blends, roasted vegetables and tomato dishes.
How to use
Add during cooking to rehydrate the leaves and release their aroma, or crumble between the fingers before sprinkling in.
Pairs well with
Tomato, garlic, oregano, parsley, thyme, olive oil and cheese.
Good to know
This is the organic counterpart to the standard cut basil, retaining the same versatile leaf format while meeting organic sourcing requirements.
