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2. Basil - Wikipedia

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   Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto, an Italian sauce with olive oil and basil as its primary ingredients. Many national cuisines use fresh or dried basils in soups and other foods, such as to thicken soups. Basil is commonly steeped in cream or milk to create flavor in ice cream or chocolate truffles. [citation needed]

3. List of basil cultivars - Wikipedia

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   Description Greek column basil: O. ×citriodorum 'Lesbos' Columnar basil, can only be propagated from cuttings. [28] Thai lemon basil: O. ×citriodorum: Called mangluk (แมงลัก) in Thai. It has a citrus odor, with a distinct Lemon-balm-like flavor [5] Other species and hybrids Common name Species and cultivars Description Holy basil ...

4. Ocimum basilicum var. minimum - Wikipedia

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   The Greek basil and various other basils have such different scents because the herb has a number of different essential oils in different proportions for various cultivars. [4] The essential oil from European basil contains high concentrations of linalool and methyl chavicol (estragole), in a ratio of about 3:1.

5. Thai basil - Wikipedia

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   With over 40 cultivars of basil, this abundance of flavors, aromas, and colors leads to confusion when identifying specific cultivars. [1] Three types of basil are commonly used in Thai cuisine. Thai basil, or horapha (Thai: โหระพา), is widely used throughout Southeast Asia and plays a prominent role in Vietnamese cuisine. It is the ...

6. Ocimum - Wikipedia

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   Thai basil (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is a common ingredient in Thai cuisine, with a strong flavour similar to aniseed, used to flavour Thai curries and stir-fries. [citation needed] Lemon basil (Ocimum × citriodorum) is a hybrid between O. americanum and O. basilicum. It is noted for its lemon flavour and used in cooking. [citation needed]

7. This Is How to Grow Basil So You'll Have It All Summer Long - AOL

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   Here's how to grow basil, an annual herb in your garden. Follow our tips, including when to start it from seed, how long it takes to grow, and cooking use.