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Thai Basil

What is Thai Basil?

Thai basil is a cultivar group of basil. It has a more assertive taste than many other sweet basils. The herb has small leaves, purple stems and a subtle licorice or mint flavor. One cultivar used in the United States is 'Queen of Siam'. [1]



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Products containing Thai Basil


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References
  1. Thai Basil - Wikipedia

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchDecember 15, 2010 @ 7:44 AM

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