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Basil

Basil

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This dry basil has a subtle peppery flavour but, when it's cooked, it becomes much sweeter. It makes an excellent addition to sauces and stews – basically anything that has a longer cooking time to bring out its sweetness.

 

Description

What Is Basil?

Basil (also known as great basil or Saint-Joseph's-wort), is part of the mint family and originated in Egypt over 4,000 years ago.

Basil as considered a sacred herb in its native India and was often planted in temples as a protector

How To Cook

Cooking With Dry Basil

To use in place of fresh basil, basically use 1/3 of the fresh basil amount. So, one tablespoon of fresh chopped basil equals one teaspoon dried.

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: Basil

For allergens see ingredients in bold.

Due to the way our food is stored and packaged, this product may contain traces of other allergens due to cross-contamination.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and strong odours, allowing free airflow.

Nutritional Profile

 Typical values per 100g

Energy

 

1064 kJ/
256 kcal

Fat, Total

– of which saturates

4 g

<0.2 g

Carbohydrates

– of which sugars

20.5 g

1.7 g

Fibre7 g
Protein14.4 g

 

Product of

Egypt

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Basil
£0.48
£0.48
Basil
£0.48
£0.48