Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 337.71
This item was last sold on : 01/24/25
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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| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | La Jolla CA | 619-206-7220 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Something Homemade | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Captains Quarters | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Wilmas Carousel | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Cork & Stem LLC | San Diego CA | 619-354-0308 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 1-830-821-2405 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Rouhana Enterprise LLC | San Diego CA | 619-991-1077 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Rustic Root Solana | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-902-4646 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
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