Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 158.57
This item was last sold on : 07/09/25
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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| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Pizza Kaiju | San Diego CA | 619-240-2716 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Chocolate Bar | Carlsbad CA | 442-500-2007 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Slice House by Tony Gemignani | San Diego CA | 925-413-3061 |
| Daily News Cafe | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-3048 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2104 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Golden Door Bakery | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Boujiemana (TCW) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-884-5350 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Flora Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-339-6604 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Moniker Cocktail Co. | San Diego CA | 858-337-9716 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Sisters Pizza (NP) | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 619-392-0052 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Victorian at Hill Street | Oceanside CA | 442-266-8285 |
| Wildflour | San Diego CA | 619-289-9240 |
| Cafe Coyote | San Diego CA | 619-291-4695 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
| Fresco Cocina (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Gata | La Jolla CA | 858-336-5550 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Culinary Kitchen Catering and Events | Coronado CA | 619-798-8477 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista (Bar) | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Pizza E Birra | San Diego CA | 619-916-8407 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| De La Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Comma | San Diego CA | 619-802-9183 |
| LANA | Solana Beach CA | 602-758-2596 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Kitchens for Good - Culinary Program | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Boujiemana (La Maison) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-579-3629 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Bound Coffee | Oceanside CA | 760-805-3505 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Sonny's Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-432-1838 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| All Aboard Charcuterie & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-994-5267 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Institutes of Health LLC | San Diego CA | 800-270-5016 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
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