Opal Basil

Opal Basil

Opal Basil

Commodity Overview

Opal basil is deep purple to burgundy, sometimes with green variegation, and has oval, slightly toothed leaves. Its flavor is more clove- or anise-like, and it is less sweet than standard sweet basil.

Characteristics

  • Commodity: Herbs
  • Category: Cooking Vegetables
  • Appearance: Oval, dark purple to burgundy leaves with toothed edges; leaves will sometimes have a variegated green pattern
  • Flavor: Less sweet, with flavors of anise and clove
  • Size: Basil leaves can be about half an inch to four inches long
  • Color: Deep purple to burgundy
  • Shape: Oval leaves with toothed edges
  • Commonly Cooked: Yes
  • Served Raw: Yes
  • Availability: Year-round
  • Additional Notes: Photo courtesy World Variety Produce
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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Phone:
+1 215-336-2900
Fax:
+1 215-755-6757
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Commodities:
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JW Farms Organic Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Phone:
+1 831-288-0505
Fax:
+1 831-288-0575
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Sunterra Distribution LLC

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Dallas, 75201 Texas
Phone:
+1 469-547-6161
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Commodities:
Berries (10)
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

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Business Type:
Exporter
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Phone:
+1 213-627-8736 - Ext. 1330
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
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JW Farms Organic Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Berries:
Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Esscalo HQ

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Business Type:
Broker, Exporter, Importer
Location HQ:
San Antonio, 78258 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks, Parsley Root
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Jacobs Farm Del Cabo

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Santa Cruz, 95060 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Beans, Garlic, Herbs, Onions, Bulb, Onions, Sweet, Peppers, Chili, Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter
Salad Vegetables:
Cucumbers
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

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Business Type:
Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Processor
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
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C Lane Company LLC HQ

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Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Birmingham, 35209 Alabama
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Stone Fruit:
Apricots
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks
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ASM OF MEXICO

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Business Type:
Broker, Exporter
Location HQ:
Culiacán Rosales, 80040 Sinaloa
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Todds Quality Tomatoes Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler, Foodservice
Location HQ:
Sanford, 32771 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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Fresh Grown Farms LLC

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Business Type:
Broker, Shipper
Location HQ:
San Diego, 92154-6641 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Herbs, Italian Parsley, Fennel, Chives, Cilantro, Chervil, Sage
Salad Vegetables:
Cucumbers, Radishes
Organic Produce:
Organic Herbs
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Orchard Pond Organics LLC

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Business Type:
Grower, Processor
Location HQ:
Tallahassee, 32312-1091 Florida
Deciduous Fruit:
Figs, Grapes
Melons:
Watermelon
Cooking Vegetables:
Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Herbs
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Delta Produce LLC

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Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Lanham, 20706 Maryland
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries








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