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Leaf Basil

Ocimum basilicum Allergen-Free
leaf basil

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Lamiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Italian|Southeast Asian
  • Seasonality Summer|Year-Round (indoor/greenhouse)
  • Source Plant

Was ist Leaf Basil?

A fragrant culinary herb from the mint family, characterized by its distinctive sweet, peppery, and slightly anise-like flavor.

"The quintessential herb for Italian cuisine, its sweet and peppery notes elevate everything from pesto to fresh caprese salads."

Wie schmeckt Leaf Basil?

Sweet, Pungent, Anise-like, Peppery

Taste
Sweet, Peppery, Anise-like, Minty
Texture
Tender, Fragile
Aroma
Pungent, Aromatic, Sweet, Clove-like
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Best Storage Method

Stems in water at room temp (like flowers) or blanched/frozen as pesto

Primary Culinary Use

Pesto, salads, sauces, garnishes

Volatile Oil Content

Eugenol, Linalool, Methyl Chavicol (Estragole)

Nährwertangaben

Per 1/4 cup (5g)
Calories23 kcal
Total Fat0.6 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein3.2 g
Total Carbohydrate2.7 g
Dietary Fiber1.6 g
Total Sugars0.3 g
Calcium177 mg
Iron3.1 mg
Potassium295 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

To prevent basil from blackening when making pesto, blanch the leaves briefly before blending, or add a squeeze of lemon juice.

Leaf Basil Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Leaf Basil ist Fresh Oregano, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1 (use less). Offers a similar peppery, slightly bitter, aromatic quality, but stronger flavor.

Ersatz für Leaf Basil mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Fresh Oregano Am besten 1:1 (use less) Offers a similar peppery, slightly bitter, aromatic quality, but stronger flavor.
Fresh Mint 1:1 Provides a fresh, cooling aroma, good for some fresh preparations, but distinctly minty.
Fresh Parsley (flat-leaf) 1:1 Offers fresh green flavor and color, but lacks basil's distinctive sweetness and anise notes.
Dried Basil 1:3 (dried:fresh)

Wie man Leaf Basil auswählt & lagert

  1. Look for bright green, unbruised leaves.
  2. Store in a cool, dry place with stems in water, covered loosely.

Womit passt Leaf Basil gut zusammen?

  • Tomatoes
  • mozzarella
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • pasta
  • pesto
  • chicken
  • fish
  • strawberries
  • lemon.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Leaf Basil?

Sweet, Pungent, Anise-like, Peppery Pungent|Aromatic|Sweet|Clove-like

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Leaf Basil?

Der beste Ersatz ist Fresh Oregano (1:1 (use less)). Offers a similar peppery, slightly bitter, aromatic quality, but stronger flavor.

Wie wählt und lagert man Leaf Basil?

Look for bright green, unbruised leaves. Store in a cool, dry place with stems in water, covered loosely.

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