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Basil
Inventory, lb : 1017.37
This item was last sold on : 12/08/23
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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| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 323-506-1890 |
| Carbon | San Diego CA | 702-423-3807 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| The Shop: Pizza + Wine | San Diego CA | 858-225-4545 |
| Rouhana Enterprise LLC | San Diego CA | 619-991-1077 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Namaste Chef | Julian CA | 619-251-2482 |
| Papalo | LA MESA CA | 619-886-3034 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| The Pizza Guys | Vista CA | 760-529-7873 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 925-980-9316 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Beginners Diner | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Golden Door Bakery | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2023 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Americana Restaurant | Del Mar CA | 858-794-6838 |
| Pizza Kaiju LLC | San Diego CA | 619-240-2716 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Pippo Pasta | La Jolla CA | 858-412-3432 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| The Guild Bar- Banquet | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Pizza Bros | Fallbrook CA | 760-295-0217 |
| Elvira | San Diego CA | 619-560-3800 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Barrel & Board - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 562-653-6111 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Meritage at Callaway, Inc. | Temecula CA | 951-587-8889 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Coya Peruvian Secret | Del Mar CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Basil. One
is easiest, three is harder.