Perfect Pairings & Recipes forPurple Basil

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Flavour Analysis

Purple basil unfolds in layers: insistent aromatic herbalness comes first, followed by clove, camphor and cut grass. A mint note brings a cooling sensation, while a black pepper note adds sharp aroma, and rose and lavender notes give the profile a layered, lingering finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Herbal / Herbaceous
Spice
Floral
Vegetal
Sweet

Flavour profile of purple basil

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Basilicum

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Purple basil

BasilicumHerbal

purple basil9.0

Aromatic, sweet-spicy herbal aroma typical of fresh basil. Strong in purple basil.

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