🌿 Buy Fresh Basil Online | Sweet, Aromatic & Full of Flavour

Buy Fresh Basil online from The Fruit Bowl and enjoy one of the world’s most loved culinary herbs. Bursting with a sweet, slightly peppery flavour and an unmistakable aroma, also an essential ingredient for Mediterranean cooking, homemade pesto, fresh salads, pizzas, and pasta dishes.

Whether you’re creating a classic Caprese salad, blending fresh pesto, topping homemade pizza, or adding the finishing touch to your favourite recipes,  delivering incredible flavour and freshness in every leaf.

Naturally fragrant and incredibly versatile, Fresh Basil is a must-have herb for every kitchen.

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🌿 What is Fresh Basil?

Fresh Basil is a tender leafy herb with vibrant green leaves and a naturally sweet, aromatic flavour. Popular throughout Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, also pairing beautifully with tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, olive oil, pasta, and fresh vegetables.

Fresh Basil is best added towards the end of cooking to preserve its delicate flavour and beautiful aroma.

Perfect for:

🍝 Pasta dishes

🍕 Pizza

🥗 Salads

🫙 Homemade pesto

🍅 Tomato dishes

🥣 Soups

🥪 Sandwiches & wraps

🥤 Smoothies

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💚 Health Benefits of Fresh Basil

Naturally rich in vitamins, antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds that help support overall wellbeing.

🌿 Rich in Antioxidants

Contains powerful antioxidants including eugenol, lutein and beta-carotene that help protect the body’s cells from oxidative stress.

🛡️ Supports Immune Health

A natural source of vitamin C and other nutrients that help support a healthy immune system.

❤️ Supports Heart Health

Contains natural plant compounds that may help support healthy circulation and cardiovascular wellbeing.

🌱 Supports Healthy Digestion

Traditionally enjoyed to help support comfortable digestion and overall gut health.

🦷 Natural Antibacterial Properties

Contains naturally occurring essential oils that have long been valued for their antibacterial properties.

🧠 May Support Wellbeing

Containing naturally occurring plant compounds that have traditionally been associated with supporting overall wellbeing.

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📊 Nutritional Information (Per 100g)

• 🔥 Calories: 23 kcal
• 🌾 Carbohydrates: 2.7g
• 🌱 Fibre: 1.6g
• 💪 Protein: 3.2g
• 🥑 Fat: 0.6g
• 🍊 Rich in Vitamin C
• 🦴 Source of Vitamin K
• ⚡ Contains Calcium, Iron & Magnesium

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🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Basil

Fresh Basil is quick and easy to prepare.

1. Rinse gently under cold running water.
2. Pat dry carefully using kitchen paper.
3. Remove the leaves from the stems if required.
4. Leave whole or chop finely depending on your recipe.

Perfect for:

🍝 Pasta

🍕 Pizza

🥗 Salads

🫙 Pesto

🍅 Tomato dishes

🥣 Soups

🥪 Sandwiches

Best added just before serving or at the end of cooking to retain its vibrant flavour and aroma.

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🫙 Classic Fresh Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basil leaves
• ⅓ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ cup olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

Method

1. Lightly toast the pine nuts until golden.
2. Blend basil, garlic, nuts and Parmesan together.
3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.
4. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
5. Serve with pasta, sandwiches or grilled vegetables.

Fresh pesto can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for later use.

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🍅 Caprese Salad with Fresh Basil

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• 1 mozzarella ball, sliced
• Handful Fresh Basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
• Salt & black pepper

Method

1. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately on a serving plate.
2. Scatter over the Fresh leaves.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

A fresh Italian classic bursting with flavour.

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🍕 Homemade Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• Pizza base
• Tomato sauce
• Fresh mozzarella
• Handful Fresh Basil leaves
• Olive oil

Method

1. Spread tomato sauce over the pizza base.
2. Add sliced mozzarella.
3. Bake until golden.
4. Top with Fresh Basil leaves immediately before serving.
5. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Simple, authentic and full of fresh flavour.

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🌱 Why Choose Our Fresh Basil?

✔ Freshly picked aromatic leaves

✔ Sweet, fragrant Mediterranean flavour

✔ Perfect for pesto, pasta and pizza

✔ Naturally rich in antioxidants

✔ Ideal for salads, sauces and everyday cooking

✔ Carefully selected for freshness

✔ A kitchen essential all year round

Bring authentic Mediterranean flavour to every meal with our premium Fresh Basil.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Can Fresh Basil be frozen?

Yes. Freeze whole leaves or blend with olive oil and freeze in ice cube trays for easy cooking.

Should basil be refrigerated?

Fresh Basil is best stored at room temperature in a glass of water like fresh flowers. Refrigeration can sometimes darken the leaves.

What’s the difference between Fresh Basil and dried basil?

Fresh Basil has a much sweeter, brighter flavour and delicate aroma, while dried basil has a stronger but less vibrant taste.

What foods pair well with Fresh Basil?

Fresh Basil pairs perfectly with tomatoes, mozzarella, pasta, pizza, garlic, olive oil, chicken, seafood and Mediterranean vegetables.