Durkee Whole Basil Leaves, 1.62-Pound

Durkee Basil whole leaf - 26 oz. Container, 1 per case A dried leaf of the basil plant, this product is one of the most popular culinary herbs. It has a rich grayish-green color and is similar in size to parsley flakes. The flavor is rich with sweet, minty notes with a touch of anise like flavor. This product is also referred to as sweet Leaf basil. Durkee Whole leaf basil offers a convenient way to add a traditional flavor to Italian foods and other dishes. Its aromatic and deep flavor has a longer shelf life than fresh basil and will also save the end-user time, labor and money. Basil leaf is an essential ingredient to almost any Italian dish. Try this product in Pestos, Spaghetti sauces or tomato sauces, pizza, herbed breads, stuffing's, cheese spreads, or sprinkled on chicken, fish, beef, vegetables or bread. For full flavor development, add leaf basil near the beginning of the cooking process but Reserve 1/4 of the seasoning and shortly before serving. For even more flavor, crush the leaves slightly before adding to foods to release the oils and flavors contained within the leaves. Start with 1/4 teaspoon per serving and adjust from there.

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• Ground in a frozen state to preserve the shape of the flakes
• Larger, foodservice size saves you money