Bhutan Herbs Exporter

PRODUCT INFO The most popular and widely used culinary herb. It is a tender annual, aromatic plant with a spicy odor and flavor. It grows 12-18 inches tall and foliage color can range from green to purple. Foliage size can vary from large lettuce-like leaves to very small leaves, half inch in size. USES Sweet Basil picked for use in the kitchen is best held in a glass of water at room temperature. Putting basil in the refrigerator results in discolored and unattractive leaves. Basil is easily dried for storing and future use. It is used to flavor soups, stews, tomato dishes, meat, game, fish, egg dishes, herb butters and herb vinegars. SEASON Sweet Basil is available year-round.

PRODUCT INFO Holy, or Sacred basil, is a stiff, leafy, perennial herb. The plant can reach up to 18 inches in height, and develops small pink, fragrant blossoms when mature. With thicker stems, ranging in color from green to a dark purple, Holy basil has a bushy appearance and can grow quite large. Holy basil's narrow, oval leaves range from a light green to deep purple color and are very aromatic. The taste does vary between types, however, it is often likened to cloves (anise) or licorice with a hint of mint and a bit of peppery spice. The pungent pink flowers are also edible. USES Holy basil in Thailand, it is a very popular culinary ingredient. Holy basil is an important ingredient in one of the more famous Thai street dishes, chicken with Holy basil or 'gai pad grapow'. In many Thai stir fry dishes, Holy basil is used as an aromatic with garlic, fish sauce and chilies to impart flavor into meat, fish, or chicken. Holy basil is best used fresh, as its leaves cannot maintain their aroma after a few days in the refrigerator. SEASONS Holy basil is available year-round.

Product name: Dried BASIL Leaf HS Code: 121190 Botanical name: Ocimum Basilicum Family: Lamiaceae Cultivation: Conventional/common Dry Method: By air dried Origin: Egypt Packing: 20 kg FCL: 6 MT / 13.5 MT Basil has a large number of varieties. Ocimum Basilicum is a reliable culinary herb, no soup or tomato sauce is complete without it. - Story of Ancient Egyptian with Basil: 1- Basil juice is used in the treatment of some ear diseases 2- Basil seeds when boiling are used as a calming 3- Against urinary incontinence 4- It is a diuretic 5- To temper the temperature rise FOR DRIED BASIL LEAVES CONTACT US NOW (24/7)