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Genoese Basil
Genoese Basil
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Whole culinary herb. Basil is GRAS as a spice/natural seasoning under 21 CFR 182.10.
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What it is
A cultivar of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum), traditionally used for pesto.
Culinary herb used fresh in sauces, salads, and Italian cuisine.
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... Basil, bush... Basil, sweet."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS — 21 CFR 182.10 spices and natural seasonings.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a culinary herb/flavoring.
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