
Seeds & Snacks
Basil Seeds (Sabja / Tukmaria)
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
Basil Seeds are the small black seeds of sweet basil, sold as food. Once soaked, each seed forms a soft gel coating with a slight crunch.
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About this product
Basil Seeds are the small black seeds of sweet basil, sold as food. Once soaked, each seed forms a soft gel coating with a slight crunch.
Soak them and add to falooda, milkshakes, lemonades, sherbets and iced drinks, desserts, puddings and yoghurt.
Choose your pack size
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 75g | Everyday home cooking |
| 100g | Everyday home cooking |
| 200g | Regular cooks and larger families |
| 500g | Batch cooking and keen cooks |
| 1kg | Frequent use, cafés and takeaways |
| 5kg | Restaurants, caterers and wholesale – lowest price per kg |
How to use it
- Soak first – Soak 1 teaspoon of seeds in a glass of water for about 15 minutes, until each seed is coated in a soft gel.
- Falooda – Layer the soaked seeds with rose syrup, vermicelli, milk and ice cream.
- Drinks – Stir into lemonade, rose milk or iced tea.
Good to know
Do I need to soak them?
Yes – always soak them in water before eating.
Are these for planting?
No – these are culinary basil seeds sold as food for drinks and desserts.
Which size should I choose?
Smaller packs for home cooking, 5kg for restaurants, caterers and bulk buyers – the bigger the pack, the lower the price per kilo.
What allergens does it contain?
The ingredient is not one of the 14 major allergens. Please check the pack label if you have a severe allergy.
How should I store it?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size, dispatched from our London warehouse.
- Edible basil seeds (sabja / tukmaria)
- Form a soft gel when soaked
- For falooda, drinks, desserts and puddings
- 75g up to 5kg – the bigger the pack, the lower the price per kilo
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- Basil seeds. Single-ingredient product. For full allergy information, including any “may contain” warning, please check the pack label.
- Contains
- No major allergens in the ingredient
- May contain
- See pack label
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Product details
- Product
- Basil Seeds
- Form
- Seed
- Also known as
- Sabja seeds, tukmaria, tukhmaria, subza, falooda seeds, selasih, sweet basil seeds
- Pack sizes
- 75g · 100g · 200g · 500g · 1kg · 5kg
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.
- Best before
- Printed on each pack
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size, dispatched from our London warehouse.
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.



