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