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Basil
Inventory, lb : 643.22
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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Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
Bar Ella | San Diego CA | 858-808-2286 |
Uprising Pizza | El Cajon CA | 619-928-3286 |
Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-738-6500 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
Word of Mouth Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-705-3752 |
Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
Chef Taylor Dennis LLC | San Diego CA | 512-470-9323 |
Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-481-9349 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Pretty Pickled, Pretty Sauced | National City CA | 619-869-9921 |
Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
L Orangerie | Coronado CA | 619-571-3367 |
Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
Happy Medium SD | San Diego CA | 509-869-2279 |
Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
The Plot Express (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-6846 |
Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
Stake Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
Elvira | San Diego CA | 619-560-3800 |
619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Common Theory Chula Vista | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
Nutmeg Bakery & Café ( Danielson ) | Poway CA | 858-405-2401 |
Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Mackenzie Elizabeth Personal Chef Services | Poway CA | 858-357-3455 |
Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
Birds Eye (Prep Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
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