Basil, Purple (albahaca morada)

₡1,900.00

SKU: 0105 Category:

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: India and SE Asia

Medicinal use:In addition to its organoleptic properties, it is widely used to color many dishes, not only in Italian cuisine or a different pesto sauce, both fresh and dry we can use this aromatic herb in soups, salads, purees, sauces, vinaigrettes , meat, fish and even desserts.

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