Basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum)
Product details
- Definition/Description
- Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) belongs to the family ‘Lamiaceae’ within the order ‘Lamiales’. Post-harvest the seeds are cleaned mechanically. Flowers, leaves and other parts of the plant are removed. Highest level of purity of Basil seeds has to be ensured by filtering (optical, mechanical). Production process of fruit juice and fruit/vegetable blend beverages containing Basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum L.) includes seed pre-hydration and pasteurisation steps. Microbiological controls and monitoring systems are in place.
Conditions of use
- Conditions under which the novel food may be used
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Food category Maximum levels Fruit juice and fruit/vegetable blend beverages 3 g/200 ml for addition of whole basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum)
- Additional specific labelling requirements
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