Description
Angel Bake pure basil extract in professional bulk format is part of the Culinary Aromatics collection — Saena’s line of pure, clean-label flavor extracts designed for the widest range of professional culinary applications. The Culinary Aromatics line is formulated for the widest possible range of professional food and beverage applications — from savory cooking and prepared food manufacturing to condiments, beverages, and food production at scale. No added sugar and no propylene glycol means it meets keto, low-carb, and clean-label dietary requirements across every application. The same batch-to-batch consistency that food professionals depend on is guaranteed across every gallon.
Pure basil extract — Ocimum basilicum
Basil — Ocimum basilicum — is the defining herb of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and one of the most widely used culinary herbs in the world. Its flavor profile is distinctive: green and sweet on the nose, with a slightly peppery body, a subtle anise undertone, and a clean, fresh finish that makes it immediately recognizable as the herb of pesto, margherita pizza, and caprese salad.
Our pure basil extract is produced from food-grade basil extractive oils, capturing the herb’s complete aromatic profile in concentrated form. Because it is consistent year-round and requires no handling, washing, or preparation, it delivers the same vivid basil character in every drop — without the wilting, browning, or batch-to-batch variability of fresh herb, and without the oxidized, dusty character of dried basil.
What we don’t have matters
At Angel Bake, ingredient integrity is as important as flavor quality. That is why the Culinary Aromatics line is formulated without:
- Artificial flavors or enhancers
- Synthetic colors or dyes
- Propylene glycol
- BHT or sodium benzoate
- WONF (with other natural flavors)
- Added sugar or artificial sweeteners
We take food safety seriously. Our products are produced in a dedicated gluten-free, allergen-free facility — meaning none of the major food allergens are present in our production environment, not just absent from our formulations. Furthermore, because our extracts are made with organic ingredients, they meet the clean-label demands of the most discerning retail and foodservice buyers.
Applications at scale
Because the Culinary Aromatics line integrates seamlessly into virtually every food and beverage category, pure basil extract serves a wide range of professional buyers:
- Italian and Mediterranean food manufacturers
- Prepared food and ready-to-eat meal manufacturers
- Pasta sauce, pesto, and condiment producers
- Seasoning blend and spice manufacturers
- Commercial bakeries — focaccia, herb breads, and Italian-style baked goods
- Beverage manufacturing and co-packing — basil syrups and botanical beverages
- Craft cocktail and mixology brands
- Hotel and restaurant foodservice
- CPG food and beverage manufacturing
Compliance documentation
Because professional buyers depend on complete documentation, every bulk order ships with:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — physical specifications, allergen statement, shelf life, and regulatory compliance
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Full allergen statement — free from all major allergens per FALCPA 2004 and FASTER 2021
- Kosher certificate — Oregon Kosher, PAREVE
- FEMA GRAS documentation
- California Prop 65 compliance statement
Retail clean-label compliance documentation — including Trader Joe’s ingredient guide — and custom retailer ingredient questionnaires are available on request.
Certifications and compliance
Third-party certified:
- Kosher — Oregon Kosher, PAREVE
- NSF GMP and HACCP certified facility
Regulatory compliance:
- FDA compliant — all flavor ingredients approved per FDA regulations
- FEMA GRAS — generally recognized as safe
- TTB compliant
- California Prop 65 compliant
Clean-label declarations:
- Gluten-Free — produced in a dedicated gluten-free, allergen-free facility; meets Federal Register Final Rule 78 FR 47154
- Made with organic ingredients
- Made with NonGMO ingredients — full ingredient traceability
- Vegan
- Keto-friendly
- No added sugar
- Meets major retail clean-label ingredient safety and quality requirements, including Trader Joe’s and other leading natural and specialty retailers — no ingredients from restricted or unacceptable ingredient lists
Because we maintain full ingredient traceability on every batch, we are able to provide complete documentation for retailer ingredient questionnaires, audit requirements, and compliance programs on request.
Clean label advantage
Because our extract supports a clean ‘pure basil extract, no added sugar’ label declaration, it outperforms ‘natural basil flavor’ and WONF alternatives in consumer trust and retail acceptance. For prepared food manufacturers and Italian food producers, the ability to declare ‘pure basil extract’ on the ingredient panel rather than ‘natural flavors’ is a meaningful clean-label differentiator that resonates strongly with consumers across natural, specialty, and mainstream retail channels.
Usage and servings
At the recommended rate of 3 to 5 drops per serving, one gallon delivers approximately 12,800 servings — making it an exceptionally cost-efficient choice for commercial production. For bulk use rate recommendations specific to your application, contact us at [email protected].
Ordering and formats
Angel Bake Professional bulk extract is available in the format that fits your production volume:
- 1-gallon containers — 4 per case, approx. 10 lbs per gallon shipping weight
- 5-gallon pails
- 55-gallon drums
Lead time is typically 3 to 5 business days. Net 30 terms are available for qualified accounts. Contact us at [email protected].
An Angel Bake product by Saena Baking Co.
