From Neapolitan region

Of Italian origin, Neapolitan to be precise, Aniseed Basil might actually come from Persia.

Strong yet elegant flavour

The strong taste of aniseed enhances the elegant fragrance of this basil.
The eucalyptus aroma and notes of fruits not quite ripe give this basil a unique complexity.

A subtle mix combined with red onion

The aniseed and herbal notes of the Aniseed Basil balance perfectly well the soft yet generous flavour of the red onion.

Tasty combinations

Its green « Meadow » colour as well as its smell and flavour features make the Aniseed Basil a natural and great match to recipes such as:

• Risotto sauce: mascarpone, lemon and Aniseed Basil
• Updated ratatouille with Aniseed Basil
• Fried young vegetables with Aniseed Basil
• Scallops with Aniseed Basil and basmati rice
• Fried chicken with Aniseed Basil
• Roast veal slices with Aniseed Basil
• Tuna carpaccio with Aniseed Basil pesto
• Pinapple pancakes with Aniseed Basil
• Granny Smith sorbet with Aniseed Basil

Darégal has selected 4 others types of exceptional basil:

• Genovese Type Basil
• Purple Basil
• Lemon Basil
• Thai Basil
• Cinnamon Basil (2015 Novelty)
• Marseilles Basil (2015 Novelty)

Further to this collection, we have created many Assemblages – blends of several varieties of Basil.

Two Assemblages have been widely promoted by our clients and Herbs Sommeliers:

• Assemblages N°12 for fish (2015 Novelty)
• Assemblages N°17 for white meat (2015 Novelty)

Each one of our Basil from the Basil Collections is the result of a long term process – based on 128 years of expertise – in terms of research, greenhouse tests, open field cultivation, organoleptic assessment as well as production.

Our experts are at your disposal to introduce you the Basil Darégal collection.