Top 10 Fresh Basils

Discover the UK's favourite fresh basils, see how shoppers rate them, and learn where you can buy them across 15 supermarkets.
1

What people say

43 reviews from 1 shop
“Very disappointing”
“Do not buy unless you are using immediately”

Where to buy

£0.52
2

What people say

29 reviews from 1 shop
“Very poor Basil thought water might revive it but its completely gone felt like giving it a funeral it was so dead”
“This product is impossible to keep fresh and always goes to waste”

Where to buy

£0.52
3

What people say

199 reviews from 1 shop
“This is so strong and tasty great in pasta yum!!”
“Very fresh good quality and strong smell”

Where to buy

£0.52
4
5

What people say

66 reviews from 1 shop
“This is the very best basil I have had in living memory”
“These always arrive in the refrigerator bags”

Where to buy

£0.85
6

What people say

91 reviews from 1 shop
“This is a hit and miss purchase! Often it has been stored by Ocado far too cold n the leaves go black”
“These usually last a few days but have turned up in my fridge bag - keep them in the cupboard instead”

Where to buy

£1.50
7

What people say

33 reviews from 1 shop
“Very happy!”
“Very poor”

Where to buy

£1.00
8

What people say

68 reviews from 1 shop
“Love stir frying some red onion & adding a tin of cherry tomatoes and then a packet of basil”
“very fresh”

Where to buy

£0.60
9

What people say

17 reviews from 1 shop
“LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I can't believe Sainsbury's carries this”
“Love it in curry ”

Where to buy

£0.90
10

What people say

99 reviews from 1 shop
“Very fresh pot of basil that smells and tastes divine! Bought to make peanut pesto to serve with fresh salmon and asparagus”
“Very pleased!!!! Maybe some of the other people on the review site are squashing it in between their other shopping and that is why it looks dead”

Where to buy

£1.50
11

What people say

113 reviews from 1 shop
“I have to say that I am delighted with my Basil plant that is still alive after two months”
“This is a hot-weather plant and does not like drafts”

Where to buy

£1.50
12
13

What people say

40 reviews from 4 shops
“I love this sauce because it has an intense flavour unlike a lot of pasta sauces which are watery and bland”
“It's absolutely delicious and packed with olives and other lovely things”

Where to buy

£1.99
£1.99
£2.00
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14

What people say

86 reviews from 5 shops
“These handy little pots are perfect as it means we do not waste a big jar that ends up sitting in the fridge”
“These little pots are absolutely ideal for when you just need a small amount”

Where to buy

£1.50
£2.00
£2.00
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15

What people say

49 reviews from 3 shops
“These are great and do the trick”
“I think this is amazing product”

Where to buy

£2.99
£2.99
£6.99
16

What people say

121 reviews from 7 shops
“These are delicious with a gorgeous flavour and thick texture”
“This is my new favourite vegetarian pesto - lovely flavour and not too oily”

Where to buy

£2.50
£2.50
£3.10
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17

Where to buy

£2.49
£3.25
£3.99
18

Where to buy

£2.50
£3.00
£3.00
19

What people say

456 reviews from 1 shop
“This is absolutely gorgeous! It arrived in good condition and has a heavenly”
“Very fragrant and lovely”

Where to buy

£1.60
20

What people say

91 reviews from 1 shop
“The taste is balanced not too oily and not salty”
“This is a great fresh pesto”

Where to buy

£3.30
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