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Micro Italian Basil
Inventory, 4 oz : 22.00
This item was last sold on : 08/09/22
Description/Taste
Micro Italian basil is very small in size, averaging 5-7 centimeters in height, and has 2-4 bright green leaves that are connected to a pale green stem. The first set of leaves to open, or the cotyledons, have a smooth texture and a rounded spade-shape, while the second pair, or the true leaves, are more oval and resemble a tiny version of mature basil. Micro Italian basil is crisp, tender, and aromatic with a green, subtle clove-like flavor that is followed by a sweet finish with notes of citrus, pepper, and mild anise.
Seasons/Availability
Micro Italian Basil is available year-round.
Current Facts
Micro Italian basil is the young, tiny, edible version of one of the most commonly grown herbs and is harvested 14-25 days after sowing. Prized for its pungent yet classic sweet and spicy flavor, Micro Italian basil is predominately used as a garnish on a variety of culinary dishes to add an extra layer of flavor, texture, and aesthetic appeal.
Nutritional Value
Micro Italian basil contains some vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, and potassium.
Applications
Micro Italian basil greens are best suited for raw applications as their delicate nature cannot withstand high heat. The mild and sweet characteristics of Micro Italian basil make it ideal for incorporating into both savory and sweet applications. They can be used as a garnish on pasta, pizza, quiche, soups, green salads, and fruit salads. They can also add flavor to lemonade and fruity cocktails like mojitos, gimlets, or martinis or be combined into dips, dressing, and sauces. Much like mature basil, Micro Italian basil works well with many classic pairings including tomatoes, garlic, onion, corn, and mozzarella cheese, and also pairs well with blueberries, strawberries, apricot, pineapple, nectarines, peaches, watermelon, vanilla, lemon verbena, coconut, honey, ginger, cinnamon, and white chocolate. Micro Italian basil will keep 5-7 days when stored unwashed, in a sealed container, and in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Microgreens have recently become a favorite edible garnish for chefs in fine dining restaurants because of their ease of use and increased aesthetic appeal. Consumers today are more aware of the visual presentation of a dish due to social media and the sharing of food photos. With this awareness, restaurants are finding new ways to create unique looking dishes to be promoted over these platforms. Microgreens are also packed with nutrients and provide the consumer with fresh, green flavors year-round without laborious preparation.
Geography/History
Basil is native to India and was introduced to the Mediterranean and Asia via trade routes and immigrants during ancient times. It was then brought to the New World in 1621 with colonists and early settlers. Micro Italian basil was one of the first microgreens produced and became popular in the 1980s-1990s when fine dining restaurants began adding them as a garnish to dishes. Today Micro Italian basil is available through select distributors and at specialty grocers in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Swagyu Chop Shop | Imperial Beach CA | 858-822-8377 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| West Brew-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-726-6567 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Bakery | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Hill Top Winery | Valley Center CA | 858-405-9314 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Birds Eye - Prep Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. | San Diego CA | 619-261-7275 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Smoke and Salt | Encinitas CA | 760-815-9827 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Micro Italian Basil. One
is easiest, three is harder.| A Food Centric Life |
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Avocado Toast with Tomatoes |
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Quantum Microgreens
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