I picked basil from my garden to make pesto. I measured what I needed put it in the fridge and didn’t make my pesto until the following day I h

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In the fridge and didn’t make it because some of the leaves turned dark or blackWill it be ok to use the basil

devikamenon · Answer

While the taste may vary slightly, you'll still have yourself a darker looking, yet tasty pesto if you're making it! Don't worry about it!

creamtea · Answer

supian 22, YOUR comment has been reported to the editors privately.  I will not be trolled by you.

creamtea · Answer

thanks, Nancy, I really appreciate the support. I really didn't appreciate being trolled here, of all places.

Nancy · Answer

I also found that questioning comment offensive and flagged it several days ago. No response, no action from editors  to date.

creamtea · Answer

Seriously? A user since the founding, I've answered 100's if not thousands of questions, have prizewinning recipes on the site, have met the founders, you're monitoring my comments because I mention that basil (which, by the way, is an herb) can change its TONE and FLAVOR when stored in the refrigerator, you're accusing me of something? Who are you?

creamtea · Answer

Excuse me?

creamtea · Answer

Spam ^^ ?

MMH · Answer

Basil is sensitive too cold temperature. I live in the Midwest &amp;amp; when the night temps start to drop even before it freezes, it will often darken.

supian22 · Answer

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Nancy · Answer

Storing the herbs like flowers also works for other leafy herbs, and keeps them fresh longer.

Dominique · Answer

To keep it from turning black next time, basil likes to be stored in a glass of water (like cut flowers) at room temperature.

creamtea · Answer

this happens to Basil. Use what you can of the green, the black or dark parts will taste bruised.

I picked basil from my garden to make pesto. I measured what I needed put it in the fridge and didn’t make my pesto until the following day I h

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