Celery Concentrate
What is Celery Concentrate?
Celery concentrate is made by extracting the flavor and aroma from celery and then concentrating it. This process intensifies the natural celery taste and aroma, creating a potent ingredient.
Is Celery Concentrate vegan?
Celery Concentrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Celery Concentrate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Celery Concentrate a major allergen?
Celery is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Celery Concentrate used for?
Manufacturers add celery concentrate to foods to provide a natural savory flavor, often described as umami.
Is Celery Concentrate safe?
Celery concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add celery concentrate to foods to provide a natural savory flavor, often described as umami. It is commonly used in soups, broths, sauces, and processed meats to enhance their overall taste profile without adding salt.
Health notes
Celery concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a natural food ingredient and does not have specific regulatory limits set by bodies like JECFA or EFSA. As a concentrated form of celery, it contains natural compounds found in the vegetable, and at typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Celery is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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