The seeds are, as their name suggests, from the Thai basil plant (not the holy basil plant). They’re similar in size to chia seeds, and also become gelatinous when wet—though they still retain their crunchy interior.
Also called sabja in Indian culture the seeds have a mild floral flavor and are typically used as a thickening agent for beverages. One especially popular drink featuring basil seeds is faluda, a dessert beverage from India which is a combination of soaked basil seeds, rose syrup, vermicelli noodles, and milk. Sometimes it’s even topped off with ice cream. The drink is consumed during hot months in India, as basil seeds are believed to have cooling and soothing properties.
Pack Size
100 grams