Basil (Reyhan)
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Description
Properties and Characteristics:
Appearance and Texture: Basil is an aromatic herb with green, shiny, oval-shaped leaves, considered one of the most important fresh spices in many cuisines. Basil leaves are usually soft and delicate, with a very pleasant fragrance.
Product Technical Description
Different Types:
- Basil with large leaves and strong aroma: This type of basil is most commonly used in cooking.
- Basil with thin leaves and intense lemon flavor: This variety is used for specific purposes, such as flavoring spicy and tangy dishes.
- Basil with large/thick leaves and anise flavor: This type is used as a spice with a unique and distinctive taste in certain special dishes.
Shelf Life:
- Storage conditions: Basil can be stored for up to 6 months at a temperature of +4°C, maintaining its aroma and freshness under these conditions.
- Maintaining Freshness: When kept in its packaging, basil stays fresh until the next day.
Uses:
Basil is widely used as a spice in preparing foods like pasta, sauces, soups, and salads. It is also used in making herbal teas and as a garnish for certain dishes. Its unique aroma and flavor have made it popular in Mediterranean and South Asian cuisines.
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Plant Factory
- Turkey, Istanbul, Maltepe district, Cevizli neighborhood, Bağdat Street, No. 552, Unit 1, Postal Code 34846
The Plant Factory aims to revolutionize agricultural production by providing smart, technological farmland that is fully compatible with nature. We aim to support urban agriculture in supplying our community with healthy, nutritious, and delicious produce. As a supplier of end products and production systems, Plant Factory has a research and development mission that leverages modern technologies and scientific knowledge to make the efficient production of medicinal and aromatic plants possible, especially for use in the food industry.
Our Story
Since 2014, the Plant Factory has been continuously striving to carry out agriculture in a fully controlled and enclosed environment, tackling problems such as pests, seasonal changes, and the complexities of long supply chains by establishing vertical farms in the city.
On an industrial scale, we have managed to deliver high-quality and sustainable products while using up to 95% less water and achieving up to 20 times higher productivity per square meter. We have also set new standards for traceability, from seed to your table.
Our Farms
- PF001: Located in the Asian side of Istanbul, this center functions both as a production site and as the Plant Factory's research and development hub. This center produces about 5,000 units of products weekly and, in addition to leafy greens, also grows specialty items like strawberries and tomatoes.
- PF-GTU: This research and development center is based at Gebze Technical University and focuses on producing functional food products with specific nutritional properties tailored to diverse needs and demands.
- PF002-Istinye Park: This commercial branch of Plant Factory is located on level -4 of the Istinye Park Shopping Mall on the European side of Istanbul and has an annual production capacity of 900,000 units. More than 20 varieties of greens are grown here, delivering thousands of fresh products to customers daily.
Our Environmental Impact
Traditional agriculture is harming natural resources such as water and soil quality, endangering human health and other living beings. Increased greenhouse gas emissions are also threatening the quality of life on Earth. At the Plant Factory, we are committed to sustainable agriculture that minimizes harm to the environment and preserves natural resources for a better future.
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