Basil
Inventory, lb : 587.39
This item was last sold on : 04/16/24
Description/Taste
Basil leaves widely range in size and appearance, depending on the specific variety, and average 3 to 11 centimeters in length with an oval to lanceolate shape. The leaf’s surface is smooth, broad, and flat with prominent veining, found in shades of bright green, dark green, and purple. The leaves also have even to serrated, jagged edges and are attached to fibrous, square stems. Basil leaves are highly fragrant and offer distinct aromas of anise, clove, citrus, cinnamon, and camphor due to a rich content of essential oils. The leaves can be harvested at multiple maturity stages, bearing different flavors with each variety, and generally have an herbal, sweet, and nutty taste with fresh licorice nuances.
Seasons/Availability
Basil is available year-round.
Current Facts
Basil, botanically a part of the Ocimum genus, is a general descriptor used to encompass many different varieties of aromatic herbs belonging to the Lamiaceae or mint family. The name Basil is derived from the Greek word basilikos, roughly translating to mean “herb worthy of a king,” and this title was given to the aromatic plant for its widespread use in medicinal and culinary applications worldwide. Ocimum basilicum, also known as Sweet Basil, is the most prevalent species commercially grown, and within the species, there are over 60 different varieties of Sweet Basil such as Dark Opal, Cinnamon, Globe, and Purple Basil. There are also well-known Basil hybrids, including Lemon and African Blue, and other Basil species such as Thai Basil grown for culinary and medicinal uses.
Nutritional Value
Basil is an excellent source of vitamin K, a nutrient that assists in faster wound healing, and is a good source of iron to build the protein hemoglobin to transport oxygen through the blood. The aromatic leaves also contain vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning, calcium to strengthen bones, manganese to stimulate protein digestion, and antioxidants to provide anti-inflammatory properties to protect against free radical damage. Basil contains an aromatic fragrance and flavor due to essential oils such as linalool, methyl chavicol, and eugenol. Each essential oil will be found in varying levels in different Basil varieties, giving each type a unique flavor and scent.
Applications
Basil is an aromatic herb used whole, chopped, or crushed in a wide variety of savory and sweet preparations. The leaves are most commonly used raw and are lightly torn, tossed into green salads, chopped and mixed into grain, rice, and noodle dishes, or used as a fresh topping over pizza and pasta. Basil can also be layered on toast with creamy spreads, placed inside sandwiches, infused into oils and vinegar, or blended into sauces such as pesto. Beyond fresh applications, Basil can be sauteed into eggs, stir-fried with vegetables, stirred into soups and curries, or deep-fried and served with roasted meats. The herbs can also be incorporated into sweet dishes such as sorbet or ice cream and used as a topping over shortcakes, cookies, and tarts. In addition to the leaves, Basil flower buds are edible and can be mixed into salads, soups, and bowls. Basil pairs well with nuts such as pistachios, pine nuts, and walnuts, tomatoes, zucchini, corn, artichoke hearts, radishes, bell peppers, aromatics including garlic, onion, red onion, ginger, lemongrass, and shallots, fruits such as pears, strawberries, nectarines, peaches, watermelon, and mango, and other herbs such as mint, parsley, and cilantro. Basil should be used immediately for the best quality and flavor. Fresh leaves attached to stems can be placed in a glass of water and lightly covered in the refrigerator, where they will keep up to one week. Individual leaves can also be stored in between paper towels in a plastic bag, kept in the fridge for 2 to 4 days. For extended use, Basil can be frozen in airtight plastic bags. Basil can also be dried and used as a spice, but much of the aroma and flavor will be lost in the drying process.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Italy, Basil has transitioned over time from a symbol of hate to a symbol of love. During the Ancient Roman Empire, many gardeners believed Basil would grow to larger sizes if the plant were yelled at and cursed while cultivating. This aggression established the herb’s hateful reputation, but later in the mid 14th century, Basil became a symbol of love and death in the story of Lisabetta and The Pot of Basil. The emotional story is contained within The Decameron, a novel written by Giovanni Boccaccio, centered around two lovers caught in a secret affair, Lisabetta and Lorenzo. One night Lorenzo was killed by Lisabetta’s brothers, and in anguish, Lisabetta cut off her lover’s head and buried it in the bottom of a potted Basil plant. Lisabetta wept over the Basil daily, and through her tears, the plant flourished and became a symbol of her lost love. The story tragically ends with the Basil plant being taken away from Lisabetta, but the tale transformed Basil's hateful reputation into a symbol of love in Italian culture. In the Middle Ages, Basil was also worn in single women's hair as a symbol of their availability for romance and was thought to help bring them love.
Geography/History
Basil is native to regions of Africa and Asia and has been growing wild for over 4,000 years. The ancient herb was introduced to the Mediterranean in the early ages through trade routes and was used for religious, medicinal, and folkloric purposes in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Basil was eventually spread to England during the 16th century and North America in the 17th century. Newspaper documentation mentioning the sale of Basil in New York can be found dating back to the end of the 18th century, quickly establishing the herb as a cultivated variety. Today, Basil can be found growing in warm, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide, especially in Central Africa, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. The herbs are cultivated for commercial use, grown in home gardens, and are also still found growing wild.
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Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
All Aspects Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 855-287-7658 |
Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
Pure Meal Prep SD | San Diego CA | 209-485-4861 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
Not Not Tacos | San Diego CA | 619-696-7675 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
Rust General Store | San Diego CA | 619-295-7878 |
Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
Uprising Pizza | El Cajon CA | 619-928-3286 |
The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Golden Door Bakery | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
The Guild Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
Manchester Grand Hyatt Sallys | San Diego CA | 619-232-1234 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
The Pizza Guys | Vista CA | 760-529-7873 |
Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Basil. One is easiest, three is harder.