basil

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Dried Basil is an extremely aromatic herb. This sweet basil is a member of the mint family and it has pepper, anise, and minty tones. These aromatic characteristics carry forward into its flavor, giving it both sweet and savory qualities. Dried Basil has .5% to 1.1% essential oil, composed primarily of linalool (40%) and methyl chavicol (25%). The strong clove scent of sweet basil is derived from eugenol, the same chemical found in cloves. When fresh, the moisture content in basil files down the rough edges of the essential oils, giving it a soft and delicate flavor. When basil is dried, the essential oils concentrate, becoming sharper and more present at the front of the palate.