Sweet Basil Olive Oil

This extra virgin olive oil has been infused with the fresh savory sweetness of basil.  Fabulous tossed with pasta for instant pesto flavor, for salads with balsamic vinegar, as a sandwich spread or for bread dipping, and as a chicken marinade or glaze.

Ingredients: 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Natural Basil Flavor (Corn Oil, Canola Oil, Basil Taste/Aroma, Vitamin E).

Size: 60 ml  /  2 fl oz.

Why use Olive Oil?

Olive oil has been continuously studied and finding show that olive oil offers nutritional value to your daily diet. It has monounsaturated fatty acids which reduces bad cholesterol levels. It also provides lots of antioxidants, vitamins E & K, which helps the body with the damaging effects of free-radical molecules. And it is also known to have anti-inflammatory attributes.

Of course, not all olive oils are the same. Extra virgin olive oil is considered the best grade – and that is what Caribbean Trading uses! There are so many uses for olive oil – it is so versatile. You can use it for sautéing, browning, stir-frying, deep frying. It is great as an ingredient in marinades, dressings and sauces, or even just drizzled over a nice bread.

Recipes Ideas:

Our infused olive oils are the perfect condiment to take your next dish from great to amazing. We have several recipes available in our blog that include these delicious oils:

• Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake
• Orange and Strawberry Trifle
• Linguini with Shrimp & Creamy Roasted Tomatoes