Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 333.88
This item was last sold on : 03/31/25
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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| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-884-5350 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| South O Brewing Catering | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | (760) 942-2104 |
| Comedor Nishi | La Jolla CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Something Homemade | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Bower | Coronado CA | 619-606-8424 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. | San Diego CA | 619-261-7275 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Elvira | San Diego CA | 619-560-3800 |
| Fresco Cocina (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| De La Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Sicilianish Cafe & Deli | San Diego CA | 619-310-5158 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Bowl | San Diego CA | 619-813-5865 |
| Steady State Roasting | Carlsbad CA | 760-908-1680 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Singing Hills Golf Resort | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 x1 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Cork & Stem LLC | San Diego CA | 619-354-0308 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Crest Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-295-2510 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Pizza Kaiju | San Diego CA | 619-240-2716 |
| Alchemy Roasters | San Diego CA | 916-718-2606 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| Far Corner | San Diego CA | 6195490838 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Gata | La Jolla CA | 858-336-5550 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | San Diego CA | 619-206-7220 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Something Homemade (Glutenus Maximus) | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
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