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Basil
Inventory, lb : 35.39
This item was last sold on : 01/28/23
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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| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Heritage Barbecue and Beer Co. | Oceanside CA | 760-999-0110 |
| Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-9133 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| Paradise Point Resort Receiving | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 619-299-5500 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | 619-403-0684 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Public Square Coffee House | La Mesa CA | 619-729-2672 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-239-6800 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Amalfi Gourmet LLC | San Diego CA | 619-379-3099 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Uprising Pizza | El Cajon CA | 619-928-3286 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Lime in the Coconut | Chula Vista CA | 619-820-0961 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-3576 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Wholesome Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-634-9573 |
| Barrel Republic Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-795-0006 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Juan Tequila | San Diego CA | 520-395-7565 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
| James Coffee Co. Escondido | Escondido CA | 619-961-5805 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| The Pizza Guys | Vista CA | 760-529-7873 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Open Gym-Working Class | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| The Guild Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| SB Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| The Guild Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Sycuan Casino - Bull & Bourbon | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) Bar | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Born & Raised (Events) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 858-488-1274 |
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Hillcrest Farmers Market
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 77 days ago, 11/13/22 
Little Italy Mercato
Gilbert and Lee Farms
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 133 days ago, 9/18/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 135 days ago, 9/17/22 Sharer's comments : Basil from Coleman Family Farms 
Big C Super Center Bangkok Thailand
Near Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Bangkok, ThailandAbout 146 days ago, 9/05/22 
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Wonderland Tomatoes
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesEncinitas, CA About 168 days ago, 8/14/22 
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Indian Summer Farm
Near San Diego, California, United StatesRamona, CA About 183 days ago, 7/30/22 
Natoora
Natoora
Near London, England, United Kingdom135 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom 4402072370346 About 202 days ago, 7/12/22 
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D'Acquisto Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 218 days ago, 6/25/22 
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Rodney Kawano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 231 days ago, 6/12/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 257 days ago, 5/17/22 Sharer's comments : Basil from Her Produce 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Maciel Family Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesBonsall, CA About 273 days ago, 5/01/22 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Archi's Acres Inc.
Near San Diego, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 309 days ago, 3/27/22 
North Park Thursday Market
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 444 days ago, 11/11/21 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 492 days ago, 9/24/21 Sharer's comments : Basil from Fresno Evergreens 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Rodriguez Family Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 497 days ago, 9/19/21 Sharer's comments : Can't go wrong with a fresh basil, tomato salad! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 518 days ago, 8/30/21 
Pacific Beach Farmers Market
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 530 days ago, 8/17/21 Sharer's comments : This freshly torn basil smells decadent and the recipes are boundless! 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Archi's Acres Inc.
Near San Diego, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 539 days ago, 8/08/21 Sharer's comments : Fresh basil in abundance!! Love this small scale organic farm with a mission - they have an awesome Veteran's sustainable agriculture program ❤️ 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 546 days ago, 8/01/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 654 days ago, 4/15/21 Sharer's comments : Basil From Fresno Evergreens |
