Dried basil 150g Mr Cook

Dried basil Mr Cook 150g

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is valued not only as fresh but also in dried form. It is a well-known and valued herb, widely used in the kitchen and even in cosmetics. Basil has many medicinal and health-promoting properties. It works great as a digestive system supporter, helping in the absorption of nutrients, in the secretion of gastric juices, in problems with flatulence. Basil has a calming effect on the nervous system, antidepressant, antipyretic, improves mood.

Polyphenols in basil herb

1. Flavonoids:

       a. Flavonols (kaempferol, quercetin, rutin) - have antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-allergic, anti-fungal properties

       b. Anthocyanins (in varieties with reddish leaves) - delay the aging process, detoxify, strengthen blood vessels, antioxidant

     2. Phenylpropenoic acids (coffee, rosemary) with antioxidant properties

     3. Terpenes (in the form of essential oils such as linalool, eugenol, cineol, methyl chavicol) - they work, among others, antibacterial

Nutritional value of 100g dried basil

Energy value 233 Kcal

Carbohydrates 47.8g (including fiber 37.7g), protein 23g, fats 4g

Vitamins: E 10.7mg, C 0.8mg, A 37 µg, K 1.7 µg, B (choline 54.9mg, niacin 4.9 mg, pyridoxine 1.3mg, riboflavin 1.2mg, B5 0.8mg, folic acid 310 µg)

Minerals: magnesium 711mg, phosphorus 274mg, iron 89.8mg, sodium 76mg, manganese 9.8mg, zinc 7.1mg, potassium 2.6mg, calcium 2.2mg, copper 2.1mg

Dried basil in the kitchen and more

Dried basil is commonly used, especially in Mediterranean cuisine, as an addition to soups, sauces and pesto. It also works well as an addition to meats and salads. It is also used to flavor olive oil and vinegars.

Basil is also used in the production of soap and perfume in cosmetics.