Basil spice ground - 1kg

Origin of Basil Basil, or sweet basil, is an annual herb of the mint family known for its aromatic leaves. Basil originally comes from India and is known as a culinary herb. The leaves are dried or used fresh to flavor meat, fish, salad or sauces. The leaves are shiny and oval shaped with delicate tips. The leaves are arranged opposite one another on the stems. The delicate flowers are in clusters and glow in shades of white to magenta. The plant is extremely frost sensitive and thrives best in warm climates. Commercial forms of basil Various types of basil are commercially available: small-leaved common basil, large-leaved Italian basil, large-leaved salad basil, Thai basil, holy basil, lemon basil which is normally used in Asian cuisine. The large-leaved species are reminiscent of anise in their scent - warm, sweet and aromatic. The essential oil content is about 0.1%. We recommend that you order basil online, with constant new deliveries, you always get fresh spices. Always keep spices at home dry, cool and protected from light. Daylight fades spices and with that the aroma disappears.