Herb

Seed

Basil seeds (especially Thai sweet basil seeds) are tiny and swell into gelatinous pearls when soaked—used in Asian drinks and desserts (falooda-style, chia-like textures). Dry seeds are also sown for next season’s plants. Flavour of soaked seeds is mild; texture is the point. Soak in water until coats gel; sweeten in syrups or add to coconut drinks. Not a pesto ingredient. Distinct from large culinary “seeds” used as spice in other plants.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Cracked Seed

Whole Seed

Characteristics

Preparations

DessertsSoakedSownSweet Drinks

Traits

Drink And DessertGelatinous When SoakedGels When SoakedMildMild FlavourTexturalTinyTiny Seed

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 475

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 30.3 g
Saturated Fat 4.54 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 26.4 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 34.3 g
Dietary Fibre 12 g
Total Sugars 0.98 g
Complex / starch 1.05 g
Protein 16.4 g
Water 15.1 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 475 kcal
Water 15.1 g
Carbohydrates 34.3 g
- Sugars 0.98 g
- Starch 1.05 g
- Fibre 12 g
Protein 16.4 g
Fat 30.3 g
- Saturated Fat 4.54 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 10.6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 15.1 g
  - Omega-3 2.27 g
Vitamins 393 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.04 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 79.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.96 mg
- Vitamin K 291 µg
Minerals 278 mg
- Major Minerals 276 mg
  - Calcium 35 mg
  - Sodium 26.4 mg
  - Potassium 215 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.04 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.41 · vitamin-b6: 0.2 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 79.8 · vitamin-e: 1.96 · vitamin-k: 290.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 26.42 · Potassium: 215 · Calcium: 35 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Seeds concentrate oil and protein for germination energy.

History

1500IN

Soaked basil seeds appeared in South Asian sweet drinks and desserts.

2000

Health-drink trends spread soaked basil seeds beyond traditional falooda.