Celery Juice Powder

Celery juice powder is made from dehydrated celery juice. Fresh celery is juiced, and the liquid is then dried, often using spray-drying or freeze-drying methods, to create a concentrated powder.

Manufacturers use celery juice powder as a natural source of flavor and color, and as a source of nitrates that can act as a curing agent in processed meats. It is commonly found in processed meats like sausages, hot dogs, and pepperoni, as well as in soups and snacks.

Celery juice powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a source of naturally occurring nitrates, which the body can convert to nitric oxide, a compound that may help relax blood vessels. Some studies suggest that dietary nitrates may have benefits for blood pressure, but more research is needed. JECFA has evaluated celery juice powder and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).