Description
Dried, shredded plant, brownish green color, characteristic taste without foreign odor or taste.
Basil is an aromatic plant, related to mint, oregano and rosemary, used to season dishes, salads, but also in the preparation of some drinks.
In addition to its very pleasant, aromatic taste, basil also possesses many beneficial qualities for health.
Basil varieties
Originally from Asia, basil is cultivated today almost everywhere in the world. The best-known basil species are: “sweet basil” cultivated in southeastern Europe, Egypt, Morocco, Indonesia and the USA, “gratissimum” basil cultivated in eastern India and western Africa, “tulsi” basil cultivated in Malaysia and “americanum” which, despite its name, is cultivated in Africa and Asia.
Also called the “royal herb” basil has almost 150 varieties, apart from the Genoese, which is the best known.
Among these we list: – anise basil – fine aroma, suitable for sweets and teas, found in Vietnam, Thailand and Persia, where numerous traditional aromatic products are prepared with this variety; – dark opal basil – purple leaves and pink flowers, with a harsher taste than the Genoese basil, very good in preparing cold teas; – lemon basil – fresh, spicy aroma, ideal for fish dishes, but also in dessert and salad recipes, especially in Italian style; – African blue basil – is distinguished by its red-veined leaves, camphorated taste, ideal for Asian dishes and poultry soups; – Thai basil – indispensable in South Asian cuisine, with a taste between anise and licorice.
Growing and harvesting
Regardless of whether you choose to grow it in pots or in the garden, basil will be grateful if you only pluck its young leaves. Thus, Wholesale product available on the B2B marketplace, Supreva Market For Business, at wholesale prices directly from the distributor.