Basil Seeds (تخم ما لنگا) Tukh Malanga
Basic Info:
Basil seeds aren’t just for growing basil plants, you can also eat them. They look similar to sesame seeds but are black. The type that you eat typically comes from sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, which is the plant commonly used to season foods. For this reason, the seeds are typically referred to as sweet basil seeds. They also go by many other names, including sabja and tukmaalanga seeds.
Nutritional Value: (1 tablespoon or 13 Grams)
Name: |
Basil seeds |
Calories |
60 |
Total fat |
2.5 grams |
Omega-3 fat |
1,240 mg |
Total carbs |
7 grams |
Dietary fiber |
7 grams |
Protein |
2 grams |
Calcium |
15% of the RDI |
Iron |
10% of the RDI |
Magnesium |
10% of the RDI |
Health Benefit:
- Good source of minerals
- Packed with fiber
- Flavorless Thickener and Stabilizer
- Plant Source of Omega-3 Fat
- Easy to Use