A dried leaf of the basil plant, this product is one of the most popular culinary herbs. It has a rich grayish-green color and is similar in size to parsley flakes. The flavor is rich with sweet, minty notes with a touch of anise like flavor. Also called sweet basil. Basil Leaf is an essential ingredient in almost any Italian dish. Try this product in pestos, spaghetti sauces or tomato sauces, pizza, herbed breads, stuffings, cheese spreads, or sprinkled on chicken, fish, beef, vegetables or bread.