This month we are putting a real classic in the spotlight: the proven combination of tomato and basil. This combination has been a culinary centrepiece for years, typically in the Italian cuisine, but also far beyond that. The great harmony in taste between vegetables and herbs is unparalleled and crops are available all year round in countless forms and varieties.
Tomatoes are one of the most important vegetables worldwide. We all know the red round tomato, the vine tomato, beef tomato, plum tomato and cocktail tomato, each variety with well-balanced taste profiles that range from sweet to sour to savoury, with the characteristic tomato leaf scent.
Basil is homegrown in many windowsills and vegetable gardens and is available to the public both fresh and dried. With fresh basil offering a scent and taste so much more intense and tastier than the dried basil leaves. Sweet basil is known for its strong taste and smell, but sweeter, anise-like and more aromatic.
However, there is one setback. The characteristic aroma of fresh tomatoes with basil is partly lost during prolonged heating such as simmering and cooking. Our new tasty and fragrant tomato-basil flavouring can act as the ultimate improver for traditional products such as soups, (pasta) sauces and condiments. It will also give a culinary boost to vegan cheeses.
The combination of tomato and basil is a timeless favourite, with a taste and smell that is actually quite hard to match. Whether you're making traditional Italian dishes or looking for a way to flavour your vegan cheese, the tomato-basil combo is an indispensable component of any culinary repertoire.
Would you like to receive a sample of this liquid flavouring with natural declaration? Don't hesitate, just ask and we will be more than happy to send it to you.