Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 328.67
This item was last sold on : 01/19/25
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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| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| The Haven (Pizzeria) | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Comma | San Diego CA | 619-802-9183 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Drift Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-263-4298 |
| The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters BH | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-579-3629 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Vinya: Vino & Vinyasa | San Diego CA | 858-703-8101 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | (760) 942-2104 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Relic Bageri LLC | San Diego CA | 619-335-6328 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Wilmas Carousel | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD - Techo Beso | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Savory Moment (1) | Carlsbad CA | 619-633-8863 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Napatini Bistro & Wine Bar | Carlsbad CA | 415-505-5955 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Basil. One
is easiest, three is harder.
