Fresh Basil from Ethiopia — Wholesale Supply
Ocimum basilicum
Basil is a tender annual herb of the mint family, grown for its aromatic leaves. Our basil is grown on our farm near Hawassa in southern Ethiopia and harvested by hand.
Culinary use
Basil is central to Italian and Mediterranean cooking — pesto, tomato dishes, salads and sauces. Its aroma is heat-sensitive, so it is usually added at the end of cooking rather than cooked through. Related varieties are used in Thai and Vietnamese curries, soups and salads.
Handling
Basil is sensitive to chilling injury and is stored warmer than most other fresh herbs. Keep the leaves dry and protect them from direct airflow.
Product specification
| Origin | Hawassa region, Rift Valley, Ethiopia |
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| Production | Own farm; harvested and bunched by hand |
| Product | Fresh cut herb |
| Certification | GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6.0 (GGN 4050373900984, certificate 187136) and LEAF Marque v16.1 (certificate C851511) |
| Transport temperature | 10 °C, never colder |
| Loading airport | Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD) |
| Mode | Air freight, unbroken cold chain |
| Reference route | Addis Ababa to Frankfurt, 7 h 20 min non-stop |
| Target markets | Europe, the UK and Russia |
Bunch weight, bunches per carton, cartons per pallet, minimum order quantity and the availability calendar are issued as a written specification sheet. Request it here.
