Celery seed

Celery seed is a spice that comes from the seeds of the celery plant. It is not the same as the celery stalks we often eat as a crunchy snack. The seeds are tiny, oval-shaped, and light brown in colour. They have a strong, earthy flavour that is often compared to the taste of celery but more concentrated.

To make celery seed, the seeds are harvested from the celery plant and dried. Once dried, they can be used whole or ground up into a powder. The spice is commonly used in cooking to add a distinctive savoury flavour to dishes. It can be found in various forms, such as whole seeds, ground powder, or even in extract form.

Celery seed appears on food labels because it is a popular spice used to enhance the flavour of many dishes. It is commonly found in pickling recipes, salad dressings, coleslaw, and soups. The strong taste of celery seed can add depth and complexity to dishes, making them more flavourful and aromatic. It is also believed to have some health benefits, although its primary role in food is as a flavour enhancer.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Celery seed