




Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 213.41
This item was last sold on : 04/09/25
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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The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
Louisiana Purchase (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
Crest Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-295-2510 |
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
Regency Twin Oaks | San Marcos CA | 909-325-6941 |
Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-884-5350 |
Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
Javier Plascencia (Animalon) | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
Coral Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-449-6679 |
Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
The Cordova Bar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5950 |
Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
Pizza Kaiju | San Diego CA | 619-240-2716 |
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill (Bar) | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
Monello (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
Steady State Roasting | Carlsbad CA | 760-908-1680 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
Sisters Pizza (NP) | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
Something Homemade (Glutenus Maximus) | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
31ThirtyOne by Deckman (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
WaterBar (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
Rancho Valencia New Restaurant | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Wildflour | San Diego CA | 619-289-9240 |
El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2104 |
Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-6900 |
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
All Aspects Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 855-287-7658 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Flora Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-339-6604 |
Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-704-8441 |
Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
Far Corner (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-549-0838 |
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-232-1234 |
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 |
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