Basil Trends, Analytics and Statistics

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Food & Beverage Industry Trends Highlights

Basil popularity has changed by 48.94% over the past year. On average, Basil is consumed 1.87 times every year. Market adoption for Basil in restaurants is 26.66% and it is on 0.43% of recipes.

Basil plating ideas from top restaurants

Most popular Basil dishes in restaurants. March 2021 data See More
@foodiekingny
La Plage Wading River (Wading River, New York)
@manos_alexandros
Le Grand (Los Angeles, California)
@xristos_manos
Le Grand (Los Angeles, California)
@phoebephanz
Basils Dining (Aurora, Illinois)

Fastest rising Basil pairings

The fastest rising ingredients, flavors, and drinks with Basil. March 2021 data See More
#1maca
#2milk alternative
49.56%
#3flour
48.92%
#4yeast
48.22%
#5coconut milk
47.57%
#6caramel
41.89%
#7water
41.18%
#8nut milk
40.42%
#9beef
38.25%
#10parmesan
35.93%

Food Market Overview for Basil

Basil Growth Over Time

Monitor trends in Basil related conversations over the past year. March 2021 Data
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  • Annual Growth

    Basil consumption yearly growth rate
    48.94%

  • Annual Consumption Frequency

    Basil is consumed 1.87 times on average every year
    1.87
  • The percentage of the average American diet that Basil represents. March 2021 data

    Market Adoption

  • The popularity of Basil at home vs at restaurants. The dashed black line represents the breakdown of the industry average. March 2021 data

    Home vs Restaurant Consumption

    • Eat In
    • Market Avg.
    • Eat Out
  • Percentage of restaurants that serve Basil

    Popularity in Restaurants

    26.66%
    159,144 of 597,012 Restaurants
    RestaurantLa Plage Wading River
  • 0.43% of recipes have Basil

    Popularity in Recipes

    0.43%
    19,577 of 4,598,338 Recipes
    Top recipeHuile d'olive au basilic maison
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Product & Culinary Innovation Analysis

The upcoming food industry trends for Basil. March 2021 data

Most Popular spices and herbs Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular spices and herbs ingredients with Basil, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. March 2021 data
Top spices and herbs Ingredients and Pairings
#1basil
51.25%
#2garlic
12.9%
#3pepper
11.44%
#4salt
8.76%
#5oregano
3.31%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1arabica
#2bourbon vanilla
#3carob
#4coffee beans
#5white pepper
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1lemon thyme
78.81%
#2garden herbs
68.79%
#3hatch chiles
68.38%
#4fleur de sel
65.7%
#5masa
61.07%
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Most Popular vegetables Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular vegetables ingredients with Basil, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. March 2021 data
Top vegetables Ingredients and Pairings
#1tomatoes
32.1%
#2olives
13.6%
#3greens
13.21%
#4onion
12.81%
#5spinach
5.51%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1straw mushrooms
#2matchstick carrots
#3navy beans
#4meaty mushroom
#5chinese mushrooms
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1ramps
77.78%
#2okra
76%
#3beefsteak tomato
74.95%
#4baby heirloom tomatoes
74.53%
#5yellow beans
72.21%
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Most Popular dairy Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular dairy ingredients with Basil, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. March 2021 data
Top dairy Ingredients and Pairings
#1cheese
43.24%
#2mozzarella
15.51%
#3parmesan
10.71%
#4butter
7.41%
#5cream
6.44%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1chobani greek yogurt
#2velveeta
#3neufchatel
#4nacho cheese
#5clarified butter
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1stilton
67.63%
#2greek feta
58%
#3milk yogurt
42.08%
#4lemon yogurt
40.83%
#5chevre
38.24%
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Most Popular condiments Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular condiments ingredients with Basil, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. March 2021 data
Top condiments Ingredients and Pairings
#1oil
26.76%
#2olive oil
20.7%
#3pesto
15.66%
#4chili
7.59%
#5basil pesto
6.34%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1protein peanut butter
#2bang bang sauce
#3honey peanut butter
#4prego pasta sauce
#5caesar salad dressing
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1raspberry vinaigrette
76.28%
#2mango chutney
75.44%
#3strawberry syrup
71.34%
#4black bean sauce
69.77%
#5berry jelly
66.03%
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Most Popular food Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular food ingredients with Basil, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. March 2021 data
Top food Ingredients and Pairings
#1bread
21.62%
#2salad
18.99%
#3pizza
14.41%
#4eggs
10.66%
#5soup
7.97%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1moo goo gai pan
#2moo goo gain pan
#3hoagie buns
#4corn dog
#5sandwich buns
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1rice crackers
64.04%
#2wonton wrappers
53.37%
#3panini bread
53.37%
#4snickerdoodle
51.73%
#5ravioli mushroom
48.09%
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Most Popular fruits Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular fruits ingredients with Basil, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. March 2021 data
Top fruits Ingredients and Pairings
#1lemon
27.56%
#2berries
15.91%
#3cherries
13.86%
#4lime
10.37%
#5strawberries
8.55%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1bitter orange
#2maracuya
#3maraschino cherries
87.58%
#4kumquat
68.08%
#5medjool dates
65.07%