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Genoese basil

Genoese basil is a named sweet-basil type with fragrant green leaves, used fresh as an herb in regional preparations, salads and sauces.

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About Genoese basil

Genoese basil is a named type of sweet basil traditionally associated with the Ligurian city of Genoa. Its fresh leaves are used as an herb, particularly in regional preparations, and may also be added to salads, sauces and other dishes. The name identifies a basil type, not a prepared basil paste or dried seasoning.

The plant has tender green leaves, often broad and gently cupped, with a sweet, fragrant aroma and a fresh, mildly peppery flavour. Leaf size, aroma and intensity can vary with growing conditions and harvest. Fresh leaves are the usual form; dried or processed products should not be assumed to have the same character.

Ingredient type
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Genoese basil nutrition & diet

Genoese basil nutritional value

Reference: Basil, fresh

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
23kcal
Protein
3.2g
Carbs
0.4g
Fat
0.6g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh leaves, dried herb and processed basil products differ in water content and concentration, so compare measurements for the same form and preparation.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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: Norwegian Food Composition Table — 06.111 ↗. 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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