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Basil Seeds

Basil seeds are small edible seeds that swell in liquid and are used in drinks, desserts, and sweet dishes.

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About Basil Seeds

Basil seeds are small, hard seeds from culinary basil plants, commonly used dry or soaked before serving. They are added to sweet drinks, dessert beverages, puddings, syrups, and other preparations, where their hydrated coating provides a distinctive visual and textural element.

Dry seeds are usually black or very dark brown and have a mild, unobtrusive flavour. When soaked, each seed develops a translucent, slippery gel coating, becoming soft and slightly chewy inside a cool, speckled mixture. The amount of swelling and the final texture vary among basil types and soaking methods.

They are sold as loose dry seeds and may be rinsed and soaked in water or another liquid before use. Soaking time changes the thickness of the gel layer. Some preparations use them directly in foods, while others fold the hydrated seeds into sweetened drinks, puddings, or fruit mixtures.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for basil seeds

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English

Sabja seeds

English

Tukmaria

English

Basil seeds

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Basil Seeds nutrition & diet

Basil Seeds nutritional value

Reference: Basil seeds

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named national-table food form.

Calories
306kcal
Protein
14.5g
Carbs
2.6g
Fat
14.1g

Reference values per 100 g from the EFSA 2026 compilation. Values come from one national dataset and one original food code; countries and food identities are not mixed. Varieties, recipes, brands, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Confirm the basil species and whether seeds are dry, soaked, cooked, sweetened, or suspended in a beverage. Reference the edible seed portion after the intended preparation, and distinguish the seeds from syrup, milk, fruit, tapioca, or other dessert ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match references to identified basil seeds in dry or hydrated form, specifying edible seed portion and excluding the surrounding drink, syrup, or dessert.

Diet considerations

Basil seeds are plant-derived when they are identified seeds without added ingredients. Compatibility changes in drinks and desserts containing dairy, sweeteners, honey, gelatin, cereal ingredients, or fruit preparations. Hydration changes bulk and serving form, while the surrounding recipe determines the portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: EFSA European Food Composition Dashboard 2026 — Czech Food Composition Database 2025, Version 10.25 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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