Organic
Sweet Basil
"The King of Herbs"
Sweet Basil is a popular leafy herb known for its fragrance and flavor, commonly used in Italian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Also known as
Sweet Italian Basil, Genovese Basil, Thai Basil
Botanical name
Ocimum
Product Details
PLU Code
94887
5-digit code
Category
Herbs
Basil › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Indonesia, but now grown commercially in the United States, Italy, and other countries.
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Shelf Life
2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Sweet Basil
The most popular variety of basil is sweet basil, a warm-season crop that requires a frost-free climate to grow.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for sweet basil are as follows: Sweet basil is low in calories, rich in vitamins and minerals and has many health benefits. Per 100g serving, it contains energy 22 kcal, fat 0.64g, carbohydrates 4.32g, dietary fiber 1.6g, sugars 0.3g, protein 3.15g, sodium 4mg, potassium 295mg, iron 3.17mg, calcium 224mg, vitamin A 264mcg, vitamin C 14.8mg and vitamin K 1017mcg.
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
Maintain high humidity with breathable packaging such as mesh bags or ventilated containers
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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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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