Part of a large family of mediterranean spices basil is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking today. Famous for its delicious aroma and warm peppery flavour, it is typically enjoyed with Italian and Mediterranean cooking: it is the natural companion to tomatoes and essential in Italian cooking. Deliciously versatile, basil can be used to transform pizza sauce as well as flavour a variety of foods including soups, salads, sauces, main meals and desserts. Since 1884 we have been passionate about flavour, providing chefs and families alike, with a variety of high quality ingredients and inspiring blends. No kitchen is complete without a healthy selection of herbs to add immediate flavour to any dish. From traditional English plants such as Parsley and Sage, through to the Mediterranean flavours of Basil, Bouquet Garni and Herbes de Provence, our full range of Schwartz herbs will add a burst of flavour in an instant. We know spices can make a dish zesty, or sweet, or spicy, or herby—but always delicious. Used to transform and enhance the flavour and colour of a huge number of dishes ranging from authentic Indian curries to tasty Mexican fajitas to Spanish paella. Schwartz’s extensive range of spices are the essential ingredient in creating delicious, traditional and ethnic dishes with genuine flavours. The Schwartz team are experts at blending the flavours of herbs and spices to create a range of perfect seasonings. Each seasoning combines different yet complementary flavours to help budding chefs and cooks create dishes with origins from around the world. Convenient, ready-to-use and delivering consistent quality and flavour delivery every time, our seasonings can be sprinkled onto food prior to cooking, used in sauces or marinades, or added last minute to a dish for maximum flavour impact INGREDIENTS Basil BOX CONTAINS Schwartz for Chef Basil 145 g

SCHWARTZ: Flavour your way with Schwartz, and discover our wide range of products. From our staple herbs and spices, to seasonings and recipe mixes and many more. OTHER IDEAS: Create infused oil for salad dressings and condiments by dropping some basil in warmed oil and leaving it to work its magic in a sealed container over a couple of weeks. FLAVOUR & AROMA: Basil is a warming, aromatic herb with overtones of aniseed, often used in Italian cooking. A PERFECT ADDITION: Combine the dried herbs with olive oil and drizzle over sliced tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella. Add to fresh pasta sauce for an authentic Italian taste. ORIGIN: Native to India, basil is now grown commercially all over the Mediterranean region and in California. The origin of its name is Greek for "King".