Herb
Bud
Basil flower buds are unopened spikes—concentrated aroma, slightly bitter-floral, used as garnish or pinched off to prolong leaf harvest. They look tight and green to purple before florets open. Fry briefly for crisp garnish, or leave on the plant if you want flowers. Buds are edible but stronger than leaves; use sparingly in fine dishes.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 26.2 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.69 g
- Dietary Fibre 4.06 g
- Total Sugars 0.96 g
- Complex / starch 1.02 g
- Protein 3.09 g
- Water 80.6 g
- Energy 40.5 kcal
- Water 80.6 g
- Carbohydrates 6.69 g
- Protein 3.09 g
- Fat 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 427 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.12 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 86.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.13 mg
- Vitamin K 317 µg
- Minerals 396 mg
- Major Minerals 394 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.12 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.45 · vitamin-b6: 0.22 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 86.9 · vitamin-e: 2.13 · vitamin-k: 317 ·
Minerals
Bud of Basil: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Garden practice pinched basil buds to keep plants leafy.
Chefs plated basil buds as compact aromatic garnish.