Comment concerning Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'): Why does the dark color not work in cooking?

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As a comment about Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'), mom2goldens wrote:

The dark colored foliage and the slightly ruffled leaves make this a really striking plant. It does not make a particularly good herb to cook with because of the dark color, but can be quite delicious and attractive when used in salads or to garnish a dish.

Name: Taqiyyah Maryland (Zone 7a) lovesblooms Feb 3, 2015 4:56 PM CST
Does it dye everything purple? \| Quote \| Post #779530 (1)

Name: Linda Carmel, IN (Zone 5a) mom2goldens Feb 3, 2015 6:06 PM CST
It does tend to bleed some of it's color onto whatever you are cooking. However, it is lovely sprinkled over your finished dish, or chopped up into salads. (1) \| Quote \| Post #779590 (2)

Name: Taqiyyah Maryland (Zone 7a) lovesblooms Feb 3, 2015 6:18 PM CST
Oh, good to know, thanks. \| Quote \| Post #779599 (3)

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