Basil Piros Cress

Basil Piros Cress offers a striking visual and flavorful experience, making it a unique and highly versatile living microgreen. Characterized by its deep purple leaves, this vibrant herb delivers an aromatic blend of traditional basil’s warmth with hints of mint and clove, adding a burst of flavor to a wide variety of dishes. The bold flavor profile complemented both savory and sweet culinary creations.

This living microgreen, Basil Piros Cress is easy to store, requiring minimal care while providing maximum flavor and nutritional benefits. It thrives in a variety of conditions and has a longer lifespan than pre-cut varieties, reducing waste and making it an efficient choice for regular use.

Basil Piros Cress, with its unique blend of basil, mint, and clove flavors, offers exceptional versatility in the kitchen. It pairs beautifully with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, like pasta and pizza, where its fresh, aromatic qualities can shine both as a garnish and an ingredient.

This microgreen works well in savory dishes, complementing meats, seafood, and vegetables. It adds depth to marinades, sauces, and dressings, infusing meals with a refreshing twist. For dessert, Basil Piros Cress can be used to complement the sweetness of fruit salads, sorbets, or pastries, giving a unique contrast to sugary flavors. Its aromatic profile also makes it a great addition to infusions, oils, and vinegar, where it can elevate everyday culinary creations with minimal effort.

Basil Piros Cress is a nutrient-dense microgreen, packed with essential vitamins and antioxidants that support overall health. Rich in Vitamin A, it plays a key role in eye health and immune system support. It also helps maintain healthy skin, as it supports the production of collagen. Vitamin C, another important nutrient in this microgreen, is a powerful antioxidant that aids in immune defense, supports wound healing, and contributes to collagen production for healthy skin and joints. Vitamin K is vital for bone health and helps with calcium absorption, supporting bone density and strength.

Basil Piros Cress also contains antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins – the compounds responsible for its vibrant purple color. These antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, protecting cells from damage and potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Basil Piros Cress offers iron, which is essential for red blood cell production and improving oxygen transport, as well as calcium, which contributes to strong bones and teeth.

Our living microgreens, Basil Piros Cress, are grown and distributed in clean, natural fiber and come in a cress tray to ensure maximum freshness and longevity. Store them on the kitchen counter for easy access, as basil is sensitive to cold and should not be kept in the fridge. Room temperature storage helps preserve its vibrant flavor and freshness.