Basil extract is an industrial food product obtained by grinding tomatoes that have been dehydrated and then washed and dried.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual small plant, with an intense aroma that grows in Mediterranean countries. It reaches 20 cm in width and about 30 cm in height.
From the Basil essential oil and oils are obtained.
Widely used in the food industry for
Due to its polyphenolic and flavonoid content, basil can be considered an important ingredient in diets aimed at a healthy result (1).
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(1) Sestili P, Ismail T, Calcabrini C, Guescini M, Catanzaro E, Turrini E, Layla A, Akhtar S, Fimognari C. The potential effects of Ocimum basilicum on health: a review of pharmacological and toxicological studies. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol. 2018 Jul;14(7):679-692. doi: 10.1080/17425255.2018.1484450.