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Basil × Thyme
Two Lamiaceae leaves, opposite uses — basil for raw cargo, thyme for slow stew.
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| Basil | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | india | mediterranean |
| Family | Lamiaceae | Lamiaceae |
| Part used | leaf | leaf, flower |
| Pungency | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Heat | 0 / 5 | 0 / 5 |
| Sweetness | 1 / 5 | 0 / 5 |
| Bitterness | 1 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
| Aroma | clove, mint, anise | thymol, earth, smoke |