basil seeds Nutrition Facts and Calories | Description

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What is Basil Seeds?

Basil seeds come once the plant has flowered. These small black seeds have a mild taste and are used more for their texture and cooling effect, which when exposed to liquids, produces a gelatinous effect that looks and feels almost exactly like chia seeds. Some know them as sabja and these seeds are used in Indian smoothie-like drinks and can act as a tapioca replacement in a variety of sweet, cold beverages across cuisines.

What does Basil Seeds Taste Like?

...Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

...Basil seeds come once the plant has flowered. These small black seeds have a mild taste and are used more for their texture and cooling effect, which when exposed to liquids, produces a gelatinous effect that looks and feels almost exactly like chia seeds. Some know them as sabja and these seeds are used in Indian smoothie-like drinks and can act as a tapioca replacement in a variety of sweet, cold beverages across cuisines.

Basil Seeds Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (13g)

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Calories	60kcal	3%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	7g	2%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	0mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition