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Description
"Dried Basil" is a fragrant herb with a warm, slightly peppery flavor that enhances everything from tomato sauces to soups and dressings. This herb supplies essential vitamins A, C, and K, along with minerals like manganese and iron to support immune health and metabolism. Easily blended into marinades or sprinkled over roasted vegetables, dried basil retains its potency and aroma. A kitchen essential, it adds depth, brightness, and subtle nutrition to both everyday and gourmet dishes.
Category
Herbs
Dried Basil
Benefits
Nutrient-dense herb: Dried basil offers vitamins A, C, and K, plus minerals like manganese and copper to support bone health and immunity.
Naturally protective: Offers plant-based antioxidants like beta-carotene and flavonoids that help guard cells and support a strong immune response.
Aids digestion: Its natural fiber helps support regularity and a balanced gut environment.
Bold flavor without calories: Enhances meals with aromatic depth while keeping your dishes light and clean.
Nutrient-dense herb: Dried basil offers vitamins A, C, and K, plus minerals like manganese and copper to support bone health and immunity.
Naturally protective: Offers plant-based antioxidants like beta-carotene and flavonoids that help guard cells and support a strong immune response.
Aids digestion: Its natural fiber helps support regularity and a balanced gut environment.
Bold flavor without calories: Enhances meals with aromatic depth while keeping your dishes light and clean.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
0.1 | Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
5.0 | Low
References
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[7] Ahmad R, Islam MT, Hussain MS. Phytochemical Composition of Basil for Immune and Digestive Health. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2021;276:114202.
[8] Kim M, Kang MJ, Yoo H. Lutein and Beta-Carotene in Dried Basil: Antioxidant Benefits for Cellular Health. Nutrients. 2021;13(6):1875.
[9] Singh J, Varghese KS, Rao D. The Role of Dried Basil in Weight Management and Flavoring. Journal of Functional Foods. 2020;73:104113.