Basil (fresh leaves, loosely packed)

Basil is a fragrant herb with tender green leaves, widely used fresh in Italian, Mediterranean, and Southeast Asian cooking. It has a sweet, slightly peppery flavour that fades quickly with heat, so it is often added at the end of cooking or used raw in dishes like pesto, salads, and pasta sauces. Different varieties, such as Thai basil, have distinct flavour notes suited to particular cuisines.

Loosely packed means the ingredient is added to the cup without pressing it down, leaving air pockets that make it weigh less than the same amount firmly packed.

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