Basil seeds are rich in plant compounds, including flavonoids and other polyphenols, which provide antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer benefits. Flavonoids protect your body from free radicals.

Additionally, Zen Basil seeds rid the body of bad bacteria and feed the good bacteria to help strengthen the immune system.

Simply add 2 Tbsp of Zen Basil seeds to 1/2 cup of water. It should hydrate in about 3 minutes. Other very popular ways are to consume it in smoothie and yogurt bowls.

First thing in the morning, or in between meals. The wholesome, organic, and complete fiber will help you cleanse off toxins. The micro nutrients will give you natural sustainable energy, better focus, and overall will feel full longer.

Zen Basil seeds are an intermittent fasting support. It will keep you full longer and balance your energy levels. Even having 1 tsp of Zen Basil seeds during fasting will not break your fast.

Basil seeds have been used in traditional medicine for a long time to treat colic ulcer, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and inflammations, among other aliments. Zen Basil seeds improve your gut health, act as a stress relief, and strengthen your heart. They are packed with antioxidants, contain double the fiber than chia, and are anti-inflammatory.

Zen Basil is the only USDA Organic basil seed brand for edible basil seeds, with an exclusive nutritional fact sheet. Other basil seed brands do not meet the standard baseline for the US FDA database, and have the risk of contamination. They also do not have the same nutrient benefits as Zen Basil seeds. Zen Basil seeds are the most supreme quality of all basil seeds. Zen Basil brand is the baseline and the only brand verified in the official website of USDA Organic Integrity database.

Zen Basil seeds have double the nutrients than chia seeds. In a gram-to-gram comparison, Zen Basil seeds have nearly double the fiber, potassium, calcium, and iron than chia seeds. Zen Basil seeds are also prebiotic and lectin-free, unlike chia seeds.

Zen Basil seeds are lectin-free. Studied and researched by Dr. Steven Gundry, he approved of Zen Basil seeds over any other basil seed and chia seed brand.

It is not required. The Nutritional Fact Sheet of Zen Basil seeds are based on our dry seeds, confirmed by 3rd party lab results. Therefore, you are consuming all the nutrition listed on our label, straight from Zen Basil bag. It is best to drink plenty of fluids when consuming Zen Basil seeds dry. This will help prevent any choking hazard or digesting issues.

Zen Basil seeds hydrate rather quickly, you may use them straight from the bag dry into your smoothie mixer and they hydrate in the blender in about 15 sec.

Note, the longer you blend the thicker and creamier they become. Adjust the blender’s timing according to your preference.

The hydrated seeds do activate more of the enzymes. Plus, you may turn 2 Tbsp of the seeds into a full cup of goodness, a little bit goes a long way.

The fastest way to hydrate Zen Basil seeds is in room temperature water.

The ratio is 2 Tbsp to 1/2 cup of water:

Hot water hydrates Zen Basil seeds fully in 1 min.

Room temperature water hydrates Zen Basil seeds in 3 to 5 min.

Cold water or cold milk will hydrate Zen Basil seeds in 20 min, or best to refrigerate overnight just like overnight oats.

Once they are fully hydrated, add your favorite milk, yogurt, fruit, and toppings.

Zen Basil seeds can be consumed both dry and hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids when consuming the seeds dry.

Zen Basil seeds become fully hydrated in just about 3-5 minutes in room temperature water.

You may have as many Zen Basil seeds as you wish in a day, there is no limit, we recommend you start with one serving. If you are new to fiber, start with 1/2 Tbsp and work your way up.

No. Zen Basil seeds were made for eating and prepared, tested for consumption and nutrition only.

Zen Basil seeds are the most premium quality organic sweet basil seeds from the top organic verified farmers around the U.S. and world.

From top organic verified farmers in the U.S. and outside of the U.S.

The most popular ways to consume Zen Basil seeds are in smoothies, puddings, beverages, bowl of oats, salads, muffins, pizzas, eggs, and so much more! Check out our recipes page for healthy and delicious ideas. Also, check out our Instagram page to see more of our daily recipes as well as all our fan’s recipes IG: @zenbasil

Yes, any liquid such as juice, tea, or your choice of milk. Zen Basil seeds will get hydrated in any liquid. However, we find it best to be hydrated in water for full hydration purposes.

Not the dry seeds, only when it’s hydrated. Even when the bag is opened, dry seeds should be stored in room temperature.

Zen Basil is 1st to market with edible USDA Organic basil seeds in U.S. and Canada. The nutrition fact sheet on our label is based on 3rd party Food Science lab results and only completed for Zen Basil. Our label was updated on May 1st, 2020 to be in compliance with the latest FDA’s 2020 regulation.

Basil Seed Works is our company name and Zen Basil is our brand name, we are a small family-owned business based in California. A mother son team, Shakira and Imran Niazi. The nutrition facts of our brand Zen Basil seeds were well known in our family and now backed with science: Prebiotic, Collagen, Antioxidants, Anti-inflammatory, Polyphenols, other plant compounds, as well as the Omegas.

Since Zen Basil is 1st to market with edible USDA Organic CERTIFIED basil seeds, the health benefits were not popular in the U.S. until our introduction. Zen Basil is thrilled to be introducing this superfood to the health and wellness industry.

Zen Basil seeds are USDA Organic CERTIFIED, Kosher Certified, Naturally Vegan, Keto-Friendly and Gluten-free as well as Lectin-Free.

Lectin-Free, means you may enjoy the Zen Basil seeds dry. Note, products that may have lectin, as in case of chia, must be well cooked and even then we’re not sure if they are not inflammatory in your body…see Dr. Steven Gundry about the full studies done on lectin and chia.