Basil

Did you know that its name originates from the Greek word "basileus", meaning king? Originally from India, basil has always been linked to a myriad of different symbols: For the Gauls, it could heal wounds and was associated with life, whereas the Romans dedicated it to love and offered it to their brides... This sweet and lemony herb arrived in France in the 16th century and has since been used by countless chefs. Basil is the main ingredient in the famous pistou soup but also in pesto! It is the perfect match to tomato and mozzarella salads and brings a note of freshness to fruit salads!