Fresh Basil

We here at Baby Fresh love basil. It adds an amazing flavor to foods, especially those for our wee ones that are void of salt and sugar. However, basil is more than a flavor enhancement. Basil has been proven to protect against unwanted bacterial growth. Essential oil of basil, obtained from its leaves, has demonstrated the ability to inhibit several species of pathogenic bacteria that have become resistant to commonly used antibiotic drugs. In a study published in the July 2003 issue of the Journal of Microbiology Methods, essential oil of basil was even found to inhibit strains of bacteria from the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus and Pseudomonas, all of which are not only widespread, but now pose serious treatment difficulties because they have developed a high level of resistance to treatment with antibiotic drugs. Basil is not only a palate-widening, tasty addition to our products, it's also an amazing herb that can help keep you baby free from unwanted bacterias!