Basil
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Info
Ingredient name
Basil
Season
Summer
Short description
Add at the end of cooking — heat destroys the volatile oils that give it its perfume.
Nutritive type
Fiber
Key nutrients
Vitamin KVitamin A
Calories per weight
23 kcal / 100g
Key protective compounds
Eugenol, linalool
Best preparation methods
Fresh, added at end
Cooking reduces
Aromatic oils
Best storage method
Stems in water on counter
Shelf life
3–5 days fresh
Mood & cognitive effects
Mood lift