Basil

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ORIGIN

Basil, scientific name Ocimum Basilicum, is a herb originating from Central Africa and South Asia that belongs to the Lamiacacea family. It is also known by the names ‘St. Joseph's wort’ and ‘great basil’.

Basil made its appearance around 4,000 years ago. It then spread to Rome and the whole of southern Europe in the 2nd century. It was used in England and the Americas as far back as the 14th century. Nowadays, basil is an emblem of Mediterranean cuisine and is used all over the world.

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CULTIVATION METHOD

The distinguishing features of basil are its pale to dark green leaves; raised, branched, dense stems; small white flowers; and seeds. The part most commonly used in the leaf, which is harvested before it blooms, then dried or used fresh.

Basil grows in well-drained, sandy, humus-rich, light soils, exposed to sunlight and sheltered from the wind and cold. The plant measures from 20 to 40cm in height. It flowers in either June or July. Basil is usually harvested around three months after seeding (from July to October).

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HOW TO USE IT WHEN COOKING

Basil is widely used in many dishes in Mediterranean cuisine (especially in Provençal dishes). It can be used either fresh or dried and can be found in the dried goods section all year round.

It enhances the flavour of tomato salads, vinaigrettes, pistou pasta, ratatouille, soups and lamb-based dishes.

Freeze-dried basil is used in the same way as fresh basil. It rehydrates very quickly on contact with food. Basil goes very well with garlic and oregano.

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Products

Find our ranges of products under different packaging, as well as our points of sale. Whole or ground, you will find the right product for your use.

Whole basil

Produit Spigol
Flacon de 15 g


Alongside garlic, it is used in tomato salads, ratatouille, pistou and all kinds of dishes in Mediterranean cuisine.

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Whole basil

Produit Spigol
Sachet de 30g


Our packets are convenient; they are resealable, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

It is used in tomato salads, ratatouille, pistou and all kinds of dishes in Mediterranean cuisine.

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Freeze-dried basil

Produit Spigol
Flacon de 3g


Spigol’s freeze-dried basil guarantees flavour.

Used in the same way as fresh basil. Freeze-dried basil rehydrates straight away on contact with food. Perfect with Provençal dishes.

It enhances the flavour of salads, tomatoes, vinaigrettes, pasta, ratatouille and lamb-based dishes.

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Basil leaves

Espig Product
150g jar


This packaging is designed to keep the quality of spices and to make your culinary moment easier thanks to its double opening cap and its grip adapted to any use.

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Whole basil



Our product is whole and is used mainly for slow-cooked dishes with a long infusion time. It is sold in a packet, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

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