The word basil comes from the Greek βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning king and basil is still considered the king of herbs by many cookery authors. If you ever happen to come in the situation, John Gerard noted of basil that those stung by scorpions would feel no pain if they ate a leaf of basil. Recently, there has been much research into the health benefits derived from the essential oils found in basil. Scientific studies in vitro have established that compounds in basil oil have potent antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties, and potential for use in treating cancer. Basil is mainly used fresh in many recipes. It is advised to add basil at the last moment, as cooking quickly destroys the flavor. The fresh herb can be kept for a short time in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or for a longer period in the freezer, after being blanched quickly in boiling water. Do not dry basil, as it loses most of its flavor. What little flavor remains tastes very different, weak and unpleasantly comparable to hay. Enjoy Basil fresh or find the ingredient in a number of our products!
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 23:40:07 +0000
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