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Freeze Dried Basil Herb 12 Gm

Freeze Dried Basil Herb 12 Gm

Freeze Dried Seasoning | Italian Cooking Herb
Rs. 149
Rs. 149
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SKU: 14318

SKU: 14318

Fresh basil is one of those ingredients that transforms a dish the moment it touches it. The problem is that it wilts within days, bruises easily, and is rarely available when you actually need it. Freeze-dried basil solves that problem without asking you to compromise on quality.

Neelam Foodland's Freeze Dried Basil Herb is made from a single ingredient - pure basil,  processed through freeze drying, a technique that extracts moisture at sub-zero temperatures under vacuum pressure. This preserves the volatile aromatic compounds, vivid green colour, and sweet, peppery character of fresh basil in a way that conventional drying methods simply cannot achieve. Open the pack, and the difference is immediately obvious.

A small amount goes a long way. Crumble it over freshly baked pizza just before serving, stir it into pasta sauces and marinades, add it to salad dressings, fold it into garlic butter, or use it as a finishing herb on bruschetta and flatbreads. This dried basil herb rehydrates quickly in wet preparations and holds its fragrance well in dry applications, making it one of the more genuinely versatile freeze-dried seasonings to keep in your pantry.

At 12g with a 12 month shelf life, it stays potent through regular use without going stale between cooking sessions.

  • Single ingredient - 100% pure basil, no fillers, no additives, no blending

  • Freeze drying preserves aroma, colour and flavour far beyond conventional dried herbs

  • Versatile dried basil herb for pizza, pasta, marinades, dressings and dips

  • Rehydrates quickly in sauces, holds fragrance well as a dry finishing herb

Basil (Herbs).

Energy 0 Kcal
Protein 0 Gm
Carbohydrates 0 Gm
Fats 0 Gm
Sugar 0 Gm

Shelf Life : 12 Months

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Rs. 149.00
Freeze Dried Basil Herb 12 Gm

Freeze Dried Basil Herb 12 Gm

Rs. 149.00
Rs. 149.00

Q1. How does freeze dried basil compare to regular dried basil in terms of flavour?

The difference is significant. Conventional dried basil uses heat during processing, which degrades the essential oils responsible for basil's characteristic sweet, peppery aroma. Freeze drying removes moisture at very low temperatures under vacuum, preserving those same oils almost entirely intact. The result is a dried basil herb that smells and tastes noticeably closer to fresh basil than anything air dried or oven dried.

Q2. When should I add freeze dried basil to a dish - during cooking or after?

For cooked dishes like pasta sauces and soups, add it in the last few minutes of cooking rather than at the start. Extended heat exposure dulls the aromatic compounds. For pizza, flatbreads, and bruschetta, add it after cooking or just before serving for the most vibrant flavour and colour impact.

Q3. How should freeze dried basil be stored to maintain its potency through the shelf life?

Keep it sealed in its original packaging or transfer to an airtight container after opening. Store in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. The stovetop and windowsill are the two worst places for any dried herb — ambient heat and steam degrade the aromatic compounds over time, reducing the intensity of the basil flavour well before the 12 month shelf life is up.