What is Tomato And Basil? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Tomato And Basil?

Tomato and basil compliment each other in flavor. They are often used as a topping, either separately or together and used on pizza, or in a number of Italian dishes. Tomato is a round vegetable and technically is considered a fruit. It is round and has a thin skin with a soft and juicy flesh that has a tangy and mild umami flavor. Most varieties of tomato are red. Basil is a leafy, green herb and has a pungent and sweet taste with a hint of refreshing pepperiness.

What does Tomato And Basil Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Sour

Sour is one of the five main tastes. It is tart and bright, sometimes with a mouth-puckering quality. Sour is a naturally occurring flavor found in many foods, including citrus, vinegar, various dairy products, and certain fruits. Sour is used to enhance a dish or drink and is used as both a main and complimentary flavor.

Ingredients

tomato

Botanically speaking the tomato is a fruit, but in the culinary world it is used almost strictly as a vegetable. Tomatoes are a nightshade plant that grow on tall, thick sturdy stalks. There are many varieties of tomato, but the most common type is round and red. It has a thin skin that covers its extremely juicy and soft flesh. The center contains seeds wrapped in a gelatinous film. The tomato is sour with a hint of sweetness. It can be sliced into rounds and wedges or diced into small chunks and is eaten raw or cooked.

basil fresh

Basil is a leafy and aromatic herb that grows in warm climates. There are over one hundred varieties, though the most common Genovese variety of basil produces thin green leaves, in a tapered oval shape. The leaves taste bright, peppery and almost minty; the smell is the same. Basil lends a spicy sweet and herbal flavor to any dish.

Tomato And Basil Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	5kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	1mg	0%

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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, 25 Ounce

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Bumble Bee Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Seasoned Tuna, 2.5 oz Pouches (Pack of 12) - Ready to Eat - Wild Caught Tuna Pouch - 15g Protein per Serving - Gluten Free

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Classico Traditional Sweet Basil Tomato Spaghetti Pasta Sauce (24 Oz Jar)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Tomato And Basil?

1 oz of Tomato And Basil contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Tomato And Basil?

1 oz of Tomato And Basil contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Tomato And Basil?

1 oz of Tomato And Basil contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Tomato And Basil?

1 oz of Tomato And Basil contains 14 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Tomato And Basil?

There are 5 calories in 1 oz of Tomato And Basil.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Tomato And Basil?

There are 82 calories in 1 pound of Tomato And Basil.