Basil Leaves 2.5 oz.

Basil is sweet, minty, mildly peppery taste; very aromatic; Also in lemon, licorice and cinnamon flavor varieties. Use sparingly 1/8 tsp dried for 2 servings. Add at the end, just before serving in hot dishes. Use in eggs, meat,k pastas, salads, vegetables,(especially tomatoes), peaches, berries, soups and in Italian and Mediterranean cooking.Origin Basil is an intrusive annual plant belonging to the mint family. It is native to India and is a fairly recent discovery to the west.Basil repels mosquitoes and flies.