Organic Basil by Fenbrook Organic. Grown, harvested and dried in Egypt. Packed in the UK. Basil is a member of the mint family, closely related to lavender, marjoram, oregano and thyme. Varieties of basil have been cultivated for more than 5,000 years in parts of the world ranging from the Mediterranean to Southeast Asia. Fenbrook Organic's basil boasts a flavour that's similar to anise and cloves, yet deliciously distinctive. INGREDIENTS Oganic Basil Leaf SAFETY WARNING Packed on premises that handle celery, cereals containing gluten, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites and tree nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts). See moreProduced to the highest standards Certified organic by the Soil Association. It pairs exceptionally well with oregano, and in dishes where the less robust taste of the fresh herb would be lost among the other ingredients, such as roasted meats, poultry, fish and vegetables, or sauces and stews. Basil is most readily associated with dishes that are heavy on tomatoes, such as certain pasta sauces, soups and stews, and with Italian cooking, in which it's a staple ingredient. Yet a touch of dried basil can give a delicious twist to a huge range of dishes, especially if added toward the end of cooking, bringing out the fullest expression of its flavour. USES: Basil is one of several herbs whose flavour changes when it is dried. The drying process gives basil more essential oil content than the fresh herb and makes its flavour more pronounced when cooking. PURE, PREMIUM PRODUCT: True to its Mediterranean heritage, Fenbrook Organic's basil is grown in Egypt before being dried, chopped and packed for maximum freshness. Basil is a member of the mint family, closely related to lavender, marjoram, oregano and thyme. Varieties of basil have been cultivated for more than 5,000 years in parts of the world ranging from the Mediterranean to Southeast Asia. Fenbrook Organic's basil boasts a flavour that's similar to anise and cloves, yet deliciously distinctive.