Basil Oil

250ml - $6.99

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When you are seeking a flavorful, aromatic, herb-infused oil to enhance your dishes and add spice to your cooking endeavors, La Tourangelle’s basil oil is a perfect choice. Infused with the fresh flavor of authentic basil, our artisan basil oil will delight your taste buds and deepen the complexity of your dishes.

Grown in France by a five-generation family-owned producer, the herbs we incorporate into our oils are cultivated with a specific focus on aromas. When the herbs are at their freshest, they are naturally infused in organic expeller-pressed high-oleic sunflower oil, giving you endless cooking possibilities from salad dressings to high-heat cooking. Our Basil Infused Oil is infused with fragrant young basil.

Size

250ml

Quantity

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Usage

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Temperature: This oil is suitable for medium-high heat. Smoke point: 500°F.However, the flavor will evaporate when heated.If you want to keep the whole flavor of the basil, it is better to use in cold application (salad, finishing, spread, sauce, dips...)

Storage: Cool, dark place. Refrigerate for maximum shelf life.

Shelf Life: Unopened: 18-month shelf lifeOpened: best used within 6 months

Basil is considered an anti-inflammatory and has anti-oxidant properties.

Our Basil Infused Oil is a timeless classic perfect for pesto, tomato mozzarella salad, grilled chicken or fish. It can also be used as a dipping oil for bread. If you need some different inspiration for delicious dishes, think about using our basil oil to:

Cook: For frying, grilling and dressing your meats and vegetables, consider keeping our basil oil in your kitchen. You can even incorporate it as a high-heat basil oil for cooking and deep-frying your favorites.
Drizzle: Add a unique touch to your finished dishes by drizzling our basil finishing oil on top of meat, vegetables and other dishes. The subtle spice will fill out your flavor fantastically.
Dip and Dress: Because our artisan basil oil is so delicious in itself, enjoy it on its own as a tasty dip for bread, or add it into your vinaigrettes and sauces to enhance your meals.

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La Tourangelle is passionately dedicated to upholding our age-old French family tradition in extracting and pressing the finest, freshest ingredients into all-natural oils of the highest integrity. With a firm focus on flavor and quality, we always aim to inspire your culinary creations. Buy basil oil online today to taste the difference, and reach out to us with any questions.

The main characteristics of our stunning infused oils reside in the quality of herbs we are using.
They are all cultivated in France with an extreme attention to their aromas from an experienced and five generation family-owned grower.
From those very fresh herbs, we infuse organic expeller-pressed high-oleic sunflower to allow an easy-to-use oils just as good for salad dressing as high-heat cooking. Usually infused oils are done with olive oil which limits the application to cold or low-medium heat cooking and overwhelms other flavors. La Tourangelle choose organic high-oleic sunflower oil making the cooking possibilities endless.

Amount Per Serving
Serving Size 15mL
Calories 130
Calories from fat 130
Total Fat 14g	22%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 0g	0%
Sodium 0g	0%
Total Carbohydrates 0g	0%
Protein 0g	0%

Not a significant source of dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and iron.*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Extraction Method: Expeller-pressed

Part of the Plant Extract: Seed, herbs

Country of Origin: France/USA

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus L., Ocimum basilicum

Heat/Smoke Point: Medium-High

Packaging: Tin can to protect from light which preserves the quality and freshness of the oil. Plastic tamper-evident seal and can are BPA-Free.

Organoleptic Appearance: Viscous liquid

Organoleptic Color: Yellow to Green

Organoleptic Aroma: Fresh basil

Organoleptic Taste: Fresh basil

Fatty Acid Composition: C16:0 Palmitic Acid <5%
C16:1 Palmitoleic <1%
C18:0 Stearic Acid 2-7%
C18:1 Oleic Acid 60-80%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid 14-28%

Recipes

Strawberry Basil Mom-osa

Cocktail

What would Mother’s Day be without a little champagne celebration? Raise a glass to Mom with a specialty “Mom-osa” blend of sweet strawberries, sparkling lemon soda and luscious Basil Oil. The seasonal blend of basil and strawberry gives a bright kick to Prosecco- you may never go back to plain orange juice ever again!

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Caprese Salad with Whipped Ricotta

Salad

Looking for a simple way to use up your bounty of ripe, summer tomatoes? Try this easy, deconstructed Caprese salad with delicious whipped ricotta. Our Basil Oil infuses rich, creamy ricotta cheese and makes the perfect carrier for juicy heirloom tomatoes and zucchini. Pair with some crusty bread, a glass of wine and dinner is served!

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Orange Basil Spritzer

Cocktail

Looking for a creative cocktail to ring in the New Year once the clock strikes twelve? Raise your glass with this delightful blend of sparkling champagne, blood orange juice and bright Basil Oil. The flavorful combination of refreshing citrus and basil will kick your new year off in festive style!

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Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

Dessert, Kid Friendly

Strawberries and basil are the perfect summertime combination. Elevate your ordinary ice cream with our Basil Infused Oil in this delightful recipe. Ripe, juicy strawberries blend with an herbaceous kick of basil and sweet cream. Serve with waffle cones and sliced berries.

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Basil Mignonette

Side

Here’s a twist on your typical oyster mignonette recipe. Using La Tourangelle’s infused Basil Oil in this delicate sauce brings a fresh earthy burst to your palate, taking your briny oysters into the cool gardens of the coast.

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