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Red Basil
Culinary

Red Basil

Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens'

Deep purple aromatic foliage with rich clove notes and dramatic culinary plating appeal.

Export Specifications

Origin & Farm: Marvel Greens Ltd., Kenya
Harvest Season: Year-round
Packaging Formats: 50g / 100g sleeve • 500g carton
Vase / Shelf Life: 7–9 days at 10°C–12°C
Primary Destination Ports: EU, UK, Middle East, East Africa

An arresting culinary and garnish selection, Red Basil boasts deeply pigmented royal purple leaves with gently ruffled margins. It provides vibrant visual drama on the plate while delivering full-bodied sweet basil aromatics with subtle spicy undertones.

Carefully harvested and handled to preserve delicate leaf tissues, it is a favored choice for luxury gastronomy, artisan violet pestos, and signature craft beverage infusions.

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