Out of season
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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Category
Herbs & Spices
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UK Season
Jun – Aug
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MW Reference
1
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
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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
Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus
⏱60min
£
◆
Easy
Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto
⏱25min
£
◆
Easy