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Basil

Fresh basil is imported year-round, though its aromatic peak occurs during the UK’s outdoor season from June to September. Winter supplies rely on greenhouse cultivation or imports from warmer climates. Conversely, dried basil is a non-seasonal pantry staple, harvested during peak windows and processed for permanent, shelf-stable availability.

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Herbs & Spices

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UK Season

Jun – Aug

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MW Reference

1

Basil

Reference Data

McCance & Widdowson 2021

science Basil, fresh · 13-804 · H

6 samples and literature sources

Energy & Proximates

Energy 40.00 kcal

Energy 169.00 kJ

Water 88.00 g

Protein 3.10 g

Fat 0.80 g

Carbohydrates 5.10 g

of which sugars — g

of which starch — g

Fibre (AOAC) — g

Fibre (NSP) — g

Alcohol — g

Fat Breakdown

Total fat 0.80 g

Saturated — g

Monounsaturated — g

Polyunsaturated — g

Trans — g

Omega-3 — g

Omega-6 — g

Cholesterol — mg

Minerals

Sodium 9.00 mg

Potassium 300.00 mg

Calcium 250.00 mg

Magnesium 11.00 mg

Phosphorus 37.00 mg

Iron 5.500 mg

Copper — mg

Zinc 0.700 mg

Selenium — µg

Iodine — µg

Vitamins

Vitamin A 660.00 µg

Vitamin D — µg

Vitamin E — mg

Vitamin C 26.00 mg

Thiamin (B1) 0.080 mg

Riboflavin (B2) 0.310 mg

Niacin (B3) 1.100 mg

Vitamin B6 — mg

Vitamin B12 — µg

Folate — µg

Recipes

Using Basil

Basil Pasta Noodles

Basil Pasta Noodles

by OneChiron

Mediterranean Herb Oil

Mediterranean Herb Oil

by MoonGemini

Pasta Seasoning Mix

Pasta Seasoning Mix

by PiscesSaturn

Leg Of Lamb With Mustard Sauce

Leg Of Lamb With Mustard Sauce

by SunLibra

Italian Dipping Oil (For Bread)

Italian Dipping Oil (For Bread)

by NeptuneII

Best Tomato Bruschetta

Best Tomato Bruschetta

by SunLibra

Basic Tomato-Basil Sauce

Basic Tomato-Basil Sauce

by SagittariusNeptune10

Halibut With Fresh Tomato Sauce

Halibut With Fresh Tomato Sauce

by 3Mars

Greek Potatoes

Greek Potatoes

by MarsGemini

Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus

Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus

by QueenOfAllCosmos

⏱60min

£

◆ Easy

Basil Mint-Infused Honey

Basil Mint-Infused Honey

by JupiterXII

Anytime Garlic Butter

Anytime Garlic Butter

by LeoJupiter8

Shira'S Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Shira'S Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

by 4Mercury

Honey Mustard Marinade For Chicken Or Salmon

Honey Mustard Marinade For Chicken Or Salmon

by lilDivil

Scrambled Eggs Over Fresh Sliced Tomatoes And Basil

Scrambled Eggs Over Fresh Sliced Tomatoes And Basil

by VenusSagittarius

Lemon-Lime Basil Ade

Lemon-Lime Basil Ade

by 3Chiron

Easy Lime Basil Roast Chicken

Easy Lime Basil Roast Chicken

by 7Sun

No-Cook Pizza Sauce

No-Cook Pizza Sauce

by Lilith2

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Roasted Tomato Sauce

by GeminiMoon12

Easy-Peasy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Easy-Peasy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

by SaturnCapricorn

Lemon Basil Carrots

Lemon Basil Carrots

by MercuryAquarius

Tomato Salad

Tomato Salad

by Moon12

Tomato, Bacon And Onion Fettuccine

Tomato, Bacon And Onion Fettuccine

by Lilith7

Tomatoes With Feta Cheese

Tomatoes With Feta Cheese

by UranusCancer

Refreshing, Simple Tomato Salad For Summer

Refreshing, Simple Tomato Salad For Summer

by JupiterOne

Basil Tomato Sauce

Basil Tomato Sauce

by OneMoon

South Beach Diet Balsamic Vinaigrette

South Beach Diet Balsamic Vinaigrette

by JupiterTwo

Basil Carrots

Basil Carrots

by LeoMoon12

Frittata With Cherry Tomatoes And Baby Spinach

Frittata With Cherry Tomatoes And Baby Spinach

by SunX

Healthy Cucumber-Tomato Salad

Healthy Cucumber-Tomato Salad

by VIIIMercury

Buttered Tomatoes

Buttered Tomatoes

by JupiterVI

Italian Infused Oil

Italian Infused Oil

by IIChiron

Simple Tomato Sauce

Simple Tomato Sauce

by Venus10

Crescent Pinwheels (From Pillsbury)

Crescent Pinwheels (From Pillsbury)

by PlutoX

Herbed Cherry Tomatoes

Herbed Cherry Tomatoes

by SaturnVIII

Basil Spread For Sandwiches

Basil Spread For Sandwiches

by SevenUranus

Tasty Spinach

Tasty Spinach

by SixVenus

Marinara Sauce (Ww 2 Pointsplus)

Marinara Sauce (Ww 2 Pointsplus)

by SaturnLeo

Pan Bread (Tiganopsoma)

Pan Bread (Tiganopsoma)

by MoonLeo

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tomato Cucumber Salad

by UranusScorpio

Pampered Chef Vinaigrette

Pampered Chef Vinaigrette

by TaurusSaturn

Basic Marinara Sauce

Basic Marinara Sauce

by MoonVirgo

Tomato Basil Pizza Sauce

Tomato Basil Pizza Sauce

by IIIMars

Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy Tomato Soup

by VenusAries

Mussel Fritters

Mussel Fritters

by 10Jupiter

Herbed Popovers

Herbed Popovers

by AquariusNeptune

Swiss Chard And Tomato Frittata

Swiss Chard And Tomato Frittata

by MoonVI

Papa John'S Pizza Sauce

Papa John'S Pizza Sauce

by SagittariusPluto4

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

by GemmaBactrian

⏱25min

£

◆ Easy

Dom Deluise'S Vegetable Stew

Dom Deluise'S Vegetable Stew

by VenusOne