Organic
Basil (Ocimum spp.)
"The King of Herbs"
Basil is a popular and aromatic herb, well-known for its fragrance and flavor, commonly used in various cuisines to add flavor and a fragrant aroma to dishes.
Also known as
Sweet Basil, Genovese, Thai Basil
Botanical name
Ocimum
Product Details
PLU Code
94885
5-digit code
Category
Herbs
Basil › All Sizes
Origin
Native to tropical regions of central Africa and Southeast Asia
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Basil (Ocimum spp.)
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
For 100 grams of fresh basil, the nutrition facts are approximately as follows
Energy 94 kJ
Total fat 0.4 g
Saturated fat 0.1 g
Carbohydrates 1.7 g
Fiber 1.8 g
Sugar 0.3 g
Protein 3.2 g
Sodium 4 mg
Potassium 885 mg
Vitamin A 264 mcg
Vitamin C 18 mg
Calcium 177 mg
Iron 3.2 mg
Magnesium 64 mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for basil. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
Bunched, wrapped in breathable materials such as mesh wraps, and/or waxed boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Storage Notes: Basil is chilling sensitive: cold storage or display causes browning or blackening of the leaves and increases decay. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 173-175.
Applies to: basil.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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