Celery seed
What is Celery seed?
Celery seed comes from the dried seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens). The seeds are typically harvested when the plant matures and then dried. They are often used whole or ground as a spice.
Is Celery seed vegan?
Celery seed is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Celery seed a major allergen?
Celery is one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared on food labels in the UK.
What is Celery seed used for?
Celery seed is primarily used to impart a distinct, slightly bitter, and savoury flavour to foods.
Is Celery seed safe?
Celery seed is not considered a food additive in the UK and is used as a flavouring ingredient.
Why it's used
Celery seed is primarily used to impart a distinct, slightly bitter, and savoury flavour to foods. It is a common ingredient in spice blends, rubs, pickles, and sauces, and is frequently found in products like curry pastes, barbecue sauces, and marinades.
Health notes
Celery seed is not considered a food additive in the UK and is used as a flavouring ingredient. Dietary intake of celery seed is generally considered safe as part of a normal diet. Some traditional or alternative medicine practices suggest health benefits, but these are not supported by robust scientific evidence or regulatory approval for medicinal use.
Allergen info
Celery is one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared on food labels in the UK. Therefore, celery seed, being derived from celery, must be declared if present.
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