Nutritional value of dried basil<\/h2>
This spice has a rich set of various nutrients in its composition. 100 g of dried basil contains 61 g of carbohydrates, 14 g of protein, 4 g of fat and about 1% of essential oil. This seasoning is saturated with fiber and a whole complex of vitamins, such as A, C, B3, B9, PP, K. Also, it contains plant and mineral substances (for example, beta-carotene and iron). <\/p>
Basil essential oil is found in all parts of the plant, causing its distinct aroma. It has bactericidal and antioxidant properties. <\/p>
The active substances contained in the essential oil (methyl-cavicol, estragole and eugenol) strengthen the immune system, rejuvenate body cells, and stimulate mental activity.<\/p> Consider how basil is useful, what are its positive properties and in what cases it can be harmful to the body.<\/p> Before drying basil at home, you need to choose the right time for harvesting it. Many, experienced gardeners, manage to grow and harvest two crops of herbs over the summer. Or create a vegetable garden on the balcony. But not all greens are suitable for drying. <\/p> For harvesting for the winter, basil is best harvested just before flowering, when the buds have just appeared. Many note that the leaves collected after or during flowering no longer have such a rich and bright taste and aroma. <\/p> As for the variety, purple basil<\/strong> is the most suitable. It is he who retains almost all the aroma when dried.<\/p> In order to dry basil for the winter in natural conditions and preserve its aroma as much as possible, the plant is cut into whole branches, which are tied to the base in bunches of 5-6 pieces and hung to dry in a dark, ventilated area in which there are no insects. After a few weeks, the leaves naturally get rid of moisture and become dry. After that, they are easy to turn into a powdery state and store in a clean, dry jar with a tightly closed lid. <\/p> This ingredient must be stored in a tightly closed jar or other container. Its storage location should be dry, dark and cool. If these requirements are met, then the basil will be stored for six months. <\/p> There are certain medical contraindications to the use of this product. Dried basil should not be eaten by people with the following diseases: <\/p> Lavender comes in pink, purple, white, and even yellow. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Basil is a spice without which no housewife can imagine her cuisine, because it gives dishes a spicy aroma and unusual taste. Did you know about its beneficial properties? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":10316,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medicinal-plants"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"bazilyk1\"](\"https:\/\/kvitkainfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bazilyk1.jpg\")
<\/figure>Useful properties of dried basil<\/h2>
Medicinal properties of basil:<\/h3>
When and how to harvest basil<\/h2>
How to store basil<\/h2>
Contraindications to the use of basil<\/h2>