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Basil Leave Few

Ocimum basilicum Allergen-Free
Basil Leave Few

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Lamiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Italian, Southeast Asian
  • Seasonality Summer (Peak), Year-Round (Greenhouse)
  • Source Basil plant leaves

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Basil Leave Few ?

A small number of aromatic, tender leaves from the basil plant, renowned for their sweet, peppery, and slightly anise-like flavor.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Basil Leave Few ?

Le/La/L'Basil Leave Few a un goût sweet, peppery, anise-like, fresh, mildly clove avec des arômes pungent, sweet, spicy, herbal.

Taste
Sweet, Peppery, Anise-like, Fresh, Mildly clove
Texture
Tender, Smooth, Velvety
Aroma
Pungent, Sweet, Spicy, Herbal
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 2g (5-6 leaves)
Calories23 kcal
Total Fat0.6 g
Saturated Fat0.03 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein3.2 g
Total Carbohydrate2.7 g
Dietary Fiber1.6 g
Total Sugars0.3 g
Calcium177 mg
Iron3.17 mg
Potassium295 mg

Le secret du chef

To prevent basil from turning black when chopped, tear the leaves by hand instead of cutting with a knife, and add it at the very end of cooking.

Substituts & Proportions pour Basil Leave Few

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Basil Leave Few est Mint, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Different flavor but provides similar fresh, aromatic herbal notes, especially in salads or dressings.

Substituts pour Basil Leave Few avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Mint Meilleur 1:1 Different flavor but provides similar fresh, aromatic herbal notes, especially in salads or dressings.
Oregano 0.5:1 (use less) Stronger, more pungent, but shares some savory, peppery notes in cooked dishes.
Marjoram 1:1 Milder, sweeter than oregano, good for a delicate herbal flavor.
Spinach (baby) 1:1 (for bulk/color in salads) Lacks aromatic quality, but can substitute for green leaf component in some dishes.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Basil Leave Few

  1. Look for vibrant, unblemished leaves.
  2. Store stems in water at room temperature.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Basil Leave Few ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Basil Leave Few ?

Sweet, Peppery, Anise-like, Fresh, Mildly clove Pungent, Sweet, Spicy, Herbal

Quel est un bon substitut pour Basil Leave Few ?

Le meilleur substitut est Mint (1:1). Different flavor but provides similar fresh, aromatic herbal notes, especially in salads or dressings.

Comment choisir et conserver le Basil Leave Few ?

Look for vibrant, unblemished leaves. Store stems in water at room temperature.

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