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Adjustable stand — hold cookbook or tablet at eye level while cooking
Fine oil mist for grilling, baking, salad — control without aerosol
Clip-on frying thermometer — monitor oil temp without holding
Fine mesh oil skimmer — remove crumbs from frying oil between batches
LED herb garden — grow basil, cilantro, parsley, dill year-round
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Combine 2 quarts water and the salt in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the basil and blanch 15 seconds, or until it is bright green and wilted; immediately plunge it into a bowl of ice water. Drain the basil, wrap it in a kitchen towel, and gently squeeze out as much water as possible. In a blender, combine the basil with the oil and blend until smooth. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, without pressing down on the solids.
“Thyme, marjoram, peppermint and basil oils were the most effective (MIC and MFC values ranging from 0.5 to 24.0 μl/ml) and can be used to inhibit yeasts contaminating food.”
basil oil → is effective → in inhibiting yeasts
“Sensory evaluation suggested that the addition of 100 but not of 150 ppm to nham would be acceptable to consumers.”
basil oil → affects → sensory evaluation
“Sensory evaluation suggested that the addition of 100 but not of 150 ppm to nham would be acceptable to consumers.”
basil oil → affects → sensory evaluation
“Basil oil exhibited a strong effect in the DPPH assay (86%) and moderate activities in the MA/GC assay (35%).”
basil oil → exhibits → antioxidant effect
“Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed that methyl chavicol (93.0%) was the major compound in sweet basil oil, and eugenol (41.5%), gamma-caryophyllene (23.7%) and methyl eugenol (11.8%) were major compounds in holy basil oil.”
methyl chavicol → is the major compound in → sweet basil oil