

Botanical Name:
Apium graveolens
Family:
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Commercial Part:
Leaves and stalks (dried and ground)
Foreign Name of Spices
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Spanish: Polvo de apio
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French: Poudre de céleri
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German: Selleriepulver
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Swedish: Selleripulver
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Arabic: مسحوق الكرفس (Masḥūq al-karafs)
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Dutch: Selderijpoeder
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Italian: Polvere di sedano
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Portuguese: Pó de aipo
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Russian: Сельдерейный порошок (Sel’dereynyy poroshok)
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Japanese: セロリパウダー (Serori Paudā)
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Chinese: 芹菜粉 (Qíncài fěn)
Celery Powder
About Me.
Celery powder is a finely ground form of dried celery (Apium graveolens), valued for its fresh, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor. It is commonly used as a natural flavoring and seasoning ingredient, as well as a preservative due to its naturally occurring nitrates. Originating from the Mediterranean region, celery has been cultivated for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
Celery powder is produced by drying celery stalks and leaves, then grinding them into a fine powder. It is widely used in spice blends, soups, stews, pickling, and seasoning mixes. In the food industry, celery powder is highly regarded for its role in curing meats as a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives. Beyond cooking, it has been traditionally recognized for its health benefits, including supporting digestion, reducing inflammation, and aiding in blood pressure regulation.
Uses
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Culinary Uses
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Enhances soups, stews, sauces, and salad dressings.
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Commonly included in seasoning blends like celery salt and mixed spices.
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Popular in pickling recipes for its distinct flavor.
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Used as a natural preservative in cured meats, sausages, and processed foods.
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Medicinal Uses
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Traditionally used to support digestion and reduce bloating.
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Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
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May help regulate blood pressure due to natural nitrates.
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Industrial/Other Uses
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Widely used in the food industry as a clean-label curing agent.
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Ingredient in spice blends, snack flavorings, and processed foods.
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Types
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Celery Powder (Pure) – Ground from dried celery leaves and stalks.
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Celery Salt – A mix of celery powder and salt, commonly used as a seasoning.
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Celery Extract Powder – Concentrated form used in food manufacturing.
