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Sweet basil vs. Thai basil

Fun fact! Sweet basil has a sweeter, more peppery flavor, while Thai basil is bolder, with flavor reminiscent of licorice. Click to read more!

Sweet basil, known for its use in Italian cooking is rather different from Thai basil. As its name indicates, sweet basil has a sweeter, more peppery flavor, while Thai basil is bolder, with flavor reminiscent of licorice. It’s also more robust and can withstand longer cooking and prolonged heat, unlike sweet basil.

Source: Thai Basil vs. Basil: How to Use Thai Basil and Sweet Basil. MasterClass. October 14, 2021. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/thai-basil-vs-basil (accessed 2024-05-09).


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