Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
- Mr. McGregor’s Farm Fresh Micro Green Basil
Common Name: Micro Green Basil and sweet basil
Description: Micro Green Basil has all of the attributes that mature basil has only in a smaller, more flavorful package. It can be used in salads, in any dish where mature basil is used (including the stems) and as a garnish. It can also be infused into oil for dipping bread.
Interesting Facts:
- Basil is rumored to be a natural mosquito repellent.
- The word basil is Greek for king.
- Basil is very sensitive to cold temperatures and must be stored accordingly.
The following table provides the nutritional information for 2 tablespoons of raw diced Basil leaves (5.3 grams) provided by the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009):
| Carbohydrates | .14 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | .17 g |
| Iron | .17 g |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 16 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg |
| Choline | .6 mg |
