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Basil
Inventory, lb : 635.97
This item was last sold on : 07/25/24
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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Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-738-6500 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Regency Twin Oaks | San Marcos CA | 909-325-6941 |
Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
Mackenzie Elizabeth Personal Chef Services | Poway CA | 858-357-3455 |
One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
Miho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
25 Forty Bistro & Bakehouse | San Diego CA | 619-294-2540 |
Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
Happy Medium SD | San Diego CA | 509-869-2279 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Rancho Valencia New Restaurant | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
Comma | San Diego CA | 619-802-9183 |
MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
L Orangerie | Coronado CA | 619-571-3367 |
Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
Pretty Pickled, Pretty Sauced | National City CA | 619-869-9921 |
Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
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Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
Moniker Cocktail Co. | San Diego CA | 619-203-5610 |
Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 619-299-5500 |
Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
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