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Commercial Basil | Dried Herb Seasoning | 145g Catering Pack | Schwartz KA144
£6.08
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£7.30/ inc vat
- Catering Size Tub
- Premium Dried Basil
- Resealable Packaging
- Ready To Use
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Product Overview
Here’s a kitchen essential you’ll wonder how you ever managed without. The Schwartz basil 145g catering tub is your secret weapon for delivering consistently aromatic and flavourful dishes, day in, day out. Carefully selected and gently dried to preserve its natural, sweet, and peppery notes, this basil brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your menu without the hassle or waste of fresh herbs. It's the smart, reliable choice for any professional chef.
Designed specifically for the demands of a bustling commercial kitchen, this generous catering pack is perfect for Italian restaurants, pizzerias, bustling cafés, and large-scale caterers. Whether you're whipping up a classic marinara, seasoning a signature soup, or sprinkling a final flourish over a freshly baked focaccia, this dried basil dissolves beautifully, infusing every bite with authentic flavour. The convenient, stackable tub keeps the contents fresh and your spice rack organised.
Forget the inconsistency of market-bought herbs and the prep time that comes with them. With Schwartz, you get guaranteed quality and a long shelf life, ensuring you’re always ready to meet demand. This is more than just an ingredient; it's a promise of quality that your customers will taste in every dish. Elevate your cooking with the dependable flavour that professional chefs have trusted for generations.
Key Features and Benefits
- Catering Size Tub: A generous 145g pack means you won't run out mid-service.
- Premium Dried Basil: Delivers a consistent, aromatic flavour in every single pinch.
- Resealable Packaging: The sturdy, airtight tub keeps your herbs fresh and potent for longer.
- Ready To Use: Saves valuable prep time with no chopping or washing required.
- Long Shelf Life: Reduces food waste and makes stock management an absolute breeze.
- Versatile Flavour Profile: Perfect for everything from pasta sauces and pizzas to soups and marinades.
- Sourced by Schwartz: Backed by a trusted brand known for its exceptional quality standards.
- Finely Processed: Blends seamlessly into liquids and sauces for even flavour distribution.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Schwartz
- SKU: KA144
- Pack Size: 145g
- Weight: 0.21kg
- Ingredient Type: Dried Basil Herb
- Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Packaging: Resealable plastic catering tub
Expert Review and Insights
When it comes to pantry staples, you can’t go wrong with Schwartz. Their dried basil has a surprisingly vibrant aroma right out of the tub, a testament to their careful drying process. It’s a workhorse ingredient that provides a reliable baseline of flavour, which is exactly what you need during a hectic service. It won’t replace fresh basil for a garnish, but for building depth in sauces and stews, it’s first-class.
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- Pros: The flavour consistency is spot-on, making recipe scaling simple and reliable.
- Cons: Lacks the bright, aniseed top notes you get from freshly picked basil leaves.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
Nonna's Kitchen, a family-run Italian eatery in Cardiff, was struggling with herb consistency and rising costs from using fresh basil in their cooked sauces. They switched to the Schwartz basil jar for commercial kitchens to standardise their recipes.
"We were buying fresh basil almost daily and the quality was always a lottery. Switching to Schwartz has given us the same beautiful, aromatic flavour in every batch of our signature arrabbiata. Our prep is faster and our food cost on herbs has dropped significantly."
Marco Bianchi – Head Chef
The change resulted in a consistent flavour profile across their menu and reduced their fresh ingredient prep time by over an hour each week.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
First Use & Storage
- Upon arrival, check that the foil seal under the lid is intact.
- For best practice, consider labelling the tub with the date it was opened.
- Store in a cool, dark cupboard or pantry, away from heat sources like your oven range.
- Ensure the storage area is dry, as moisture is the enemy of dried herbs.
Keeping It Potent
- Always use a clean, dry spoon or your fingers to take basil from the tub.
- Avoid shaking the tub directly over a steaming pot, as condensation can get inside.
- Make sure the lid is clicked back on tightly after every use to lock in the aroma.
- Give it a quick shake every so often if you don't use it frequently to prevent settling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the flavour of dried basil compare to fresh?
A: Dried basil has a deeper, more concentrated peppery flavour, whereas fresh basil is brighter with anise-like notes. Dried is best for cooked dishes, while fresh excels as a garnish.
Q: What is the shelf life of this Schwartz basil 145g catering tub once opened?
A: When stored correctly in a cool, dark place with the lid sealed, it will retain excellent flavour for at least 6-12 months.
Q: Is this product gluten-free?
A: Yes, this product contains only one ingredient: dried basil. It is naturally gluten-free.
Q: How much dried basil should I use to replace fresh?
A: A good rule of thumb is to use one teaspoon of dried herbs for every one tablespoon of fresh herbs required in a recipe.
Q: Can I use this for making pesto?
A: While you can, traditional pesto relies on the unique texture and bright flavour of fresh basil. We recommend using dried basil for cooked sauces, soups, and rubs for the best results.
Q: Is the basil ground or in whole leaf form?
A: This is a 'rubbed' or flaked basil, not a fine powder. This texture is ideal for blending into sauces while still being visible in the final dish.
Q: Where are the herbs sourced from?
A: Schwartz sources its herbs from the best growing regions around the world to ensure maximum flavour and quality in every batch.
Q: Is this basil organic?
A: This particular product is not certified organic, but it is sourced and selected for the highest quality and flavour standards suitable for professional kitchens.
The Schwartz Standard: Flavour You Can Count On
In a professional kitchen, surprises are rarely a good thing. That’s where the real value of the Schwartz brand shines. For over 100 years, they’ve built a reputation on one simple promise: consistency. When you use Schwartz dried basil for chefs, you’re not just buying an ingredient; you're investing in reliability. You know that the flavour profile from a tub opened today will be identical to one you open in six months. This unwavering standard eliminates the guesswork and variability that comes with other suppliers, protecting your recipes and your reputation. It means fewer adjustments, less waste, and a final dish that tastes exactly how you designed it, every single time. That peace of mind is the unspoken ingredient that helps a good kitchen become a great one.
Explore more from SchwartzWhy Careful Drying is Your Secret Ingredient
Ever wondered why a quality dried herb packs such a punch? It's all in the drying process. When herbs like basil are dried, their water content is removed, which intensely concentrates their essential oils. This is where all that beautiful flavour and aroma lives. A rushed or overly aggressive drying process can burn off these oils, leaving you with little more than green dust.
Think of it like reducing a sauce. You gently simmer it to boil away the water, leaving behind a rich, deep flavour. Schwartz applies the same principle, using carefully controlled temperatures to preserve the herb's character. The result is a stable, potent ingredient that gives you a reliable dose of summer flavour, even in the depths of winter. It’s your guarantee of consistency that fresh herbs, with their fluctuating quality, can rarely match.
Who Should Buy This?
- Italian Restaurants & Trattorias: For creating authentic, flavour-packed pasta sauces, lasagnes, and bruschetta toppings with total consistency.
- Pizzerias & Takeaways: The perfect seasoning to sprinkle into tomato bases or over cheesy garlic bread for that classic taste.
- Contract & School Caterers: An essential, cost-effective ingredient for bulk-producing soups, stews, and casseroles for large numbers.
- Mobile Food Vans: A space-saving, long-lasting herb that’s ideal for seasoning burgers, wraps, and daily specials on the go.
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