When basil gets brown spots, is it still usable?

Question

When I store basil in the fridge, sometimes it gets brown spots. Is this still usable? Including Thai basil. It seems such a waste to throw it all away after 2-3 days. Also, how can I prevent this from happening?

Answer

You can store it with the stems in a glass of water, like a bouquet, preferably not in the refrigerator. A few black spots that aren't moldy or slimy doesn't make it totally unusable, but it isn't very appealing to eat.

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