Basil Powder
What is Basil Powder?
Basil powder is produced by drying fresh basil and grinding the resulting product.
How to Store Basil Powder?
Dried basil powder has a minimum shelf life of 1 year when stored under proper conditions. There are 3 main factors that reduce this period:
- Humidity
- Sunlight
- High temperature
To prevent a shortened shelf life, it should be kept in its own packaging in a cool, dry, and dark environment.
Where is Basil Powder Used?
1. Food and Beverage Industry
- Spice and Flavoring: Basil is used as a flavoring spice in many dishes.
- Natural Sweetener and Flavoring: It is used as a natural flavoring in pesto sauce, pasta sauces, pizza sauces, and various meat dishes.
- Functional Foods and Beverages: Due to its antioxidant properties, basil is used in functional beverages and functional snacks.
2. Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
- Skincare: It is used in skincare products due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Aromatherapy Products: It is used in essential oils, candles, and room sprays due to its relaxing effect.
- Natural Soap and Shampoo: It can be found in personal care products due to its refreshing and cleansing effects.
3. Herbal Supplement Products
- Nutritional Supplements: Due to its antioxidant properties, it is used in nutritional supplements for stress management and digestive system support.
- Herbal Teas: It is found in herbal tea blends due to its relaxing and calming effect.
4. Pharmaceutical Industry
- Natural Pharmaceutical Raw Material: Used in some natural drug formulations due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Laboratory Research: Pharmacological studies are conducted on basil.
Nutritional Values: Fresh vs Dried Basil (USDA Data)
| Nutrient | Fresh Basil (100 g)USDA ID: 170393 | Dried Basil (100 g)USDA ID: 170394 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 92.06 g | 10.35 g | -88.8% |
| Calories | 23 kcal | 233 kcal | +913% |
| Protein | 3.15 g | 22.98 g | +629% |
| Fat | 0.64 g | 4.07 g | +536% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.65 g | 47.75 g | +1702% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 37.7 g | +2256% |
| Sugar | 0.30 g | 1.71 g | +470% |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 2240 mg | +1165% |
| Iron | 3.17 mg | 89.8 mg | +2733% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 711 mg | +1011% |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 274 mg | +389% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 3430 mg | +1063% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 34 mg | +750% |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg | 7.10 mg | +777% |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg | 0.80 mg | -96% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.034 mg | 0.080 mg | +135% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.076 mg | 1.200 mg | +1479% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.902 mg | 6.500 mg | +621% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 mg | 1.070 mg | +590% |
| Folate (DFE) | 68 μg | 310 μg | +356% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 264 μg | 744 μg | +182% |
| Vitamin E | 0.80 mg | 10.5 mg | +1213% |
| Vitamin K | 414.8 μg | 1714 μg | +313% |
Scientific Notes:
- Source: USDA FoodData Central - Type codes: 170393 (fresh), 170394 (dried)
- Methodology: AOAC official analysis methods
- Key Point: High increase rates are due to the concentration effect caused by water loss
Reference Studies
- USDA Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture.2023
- Makri, O., & Kintzios, S. (2008). "Ocimum sp. (basil): Botany, cultivation, pharmaceutical properties, and biotechnology" Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 13(3), 123-150.
- Hossain, M.B., et al. (2010). "Effect of drying methods on the antioxidant capacity of six Lamiaceae herbs" Food Chemistry, 123(1), 85-91.
Usage Areas of Our Dried Products
General Information:
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