Basil Dried & Chopped 5kg

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Basil Chopped and Dried

What is Chopped Basil?

This fragrant herb is used as a seasoning in a variety of dishes and plays a key role in Italian and Thai cuisine. There are more than 60 varieties of Basil, with Sweet Basil being one of the most widely used. The herb has rounded leaves that are often pointed. It is a bright green plant, although some varieties have hints of purple or red in their leaves. Sweet Basil has a strong smell and a recognizable flavour. Different varieties of Basil offer slightly different flavours. For instance, Lemon Basil has a tangy lemon taste, while Mint Basil has a refreshing minty taste.

Where does Basil Come From?

Originally native to India, Asia, and Africa, Basil was held to be a sacred and noble herb. In fact, the word “Basil” comes from the ancient Greek “basilikhon” which means “royal”. Today, Ocimum basilicum (the scientific name for Basil) grows in many places around the world. Many people even grow Basil in their kitchens or gardens.

Entirely Ingredients Chopped Basil?

Our Chopped Basil is food grade and selected for the highest quality. Basil contains many vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants such as zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. These compounds mostly disappear during the drying process, so opt for fresh Basil whenever possible to gain the most benefits.

Product - Basil
Country of origin - Egypt
Appearance - Rubbed
Colour - Medium to dark green
Flavour - Characteristic of fresh basil. No off flvaour or taints.
Odour - Fragrant aromatic aroma with the product is reconstituted with water. No off flavour or taints.
Texture - Leaves
Ingredients - 100% Basil
Packaging - food grade poly bags, various sizes
Shelf life - Usually 24 months
Storage Conditions - Cool, dry ambient conditions, away from direct sunlight
GMO Status - GMO free

Particle size - 2.0mm‐6.0mm The fragile nature of the leaf will cause education in the particle size during handling, transport, etc.
Extraneous matter <1% max
Impurities/foreign material - Absent

Moisture - 12% max
Volatile oil - 0.5% Minimum
Acid insoluble ash - 4% max
Ash content - 16% max

Typical Values Per 100g:

Energy, kcal - 256
Energy, kJ - 1064
Protein - 14.4g
Total Fat - 4g
Of which Saturates - 0.2g
Carbohydrates - 20.5g
Of which Sugar - 1.7g
Salt - 0.08g

Is this product free from the following:

Please note these allergens stored on site are from the manufacturers facility, we at Entirely Ingredients do not store or handle any allergens on site.

Eggs and products thereof - Y
Milk and products thereof - Y Stored on site
Fish and products thereof - Y
Crustaceans and products thereof - Y
Molluscs and products thereof - Y
Peanuts and products thereof - Y
Tree nuts (e.g. almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, brazils, pistachios, macadamia nuts or Queensland nuts) and products thereof - Y
Sesame seeds and products thereof - Y Stored on site
Cereals containing gluten (e.g. wheat, spelt, rye, barley, oats, or their hybridised strains) and products thereof - Y Handled on site
Soya and products thereof - Y
Celery and celeriac and products thereof - Y Handled on site
Mustard and products thereof - Y Handled on site
Lupin and products thereof - Y
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites (at concentrations >10ppm) - Y

Grade Food Grade
Purity 100%