Ingredient

Celery Powder And Cultured Celery Juice

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add celery powder and cultured celery juice to processed meats like pepperoni and …

What is Celery Powder And Cultured Celery Juice?

Celery powder is made from dried celery, and cultured celery juice is made by fermenting celery juice. These ingredients are used as natural sources of preservatives, specifically nitrates, which help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in processed meats.

Is Celery Powder And Cultured Celery Juice vegan?

Celery Powder And Cultured Celery Juice is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Celery Powder And Cultured Celery Juice gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Celery Powder And Cultured Celery Juice a major allergen?

Celery is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Celery Powder And Cultured Celery Juice used for?

Manufacturers add celery powder and cultured celery juice to processed meats like pepperoni and sausages.

Is Celery Powder And Cultured Celery Juice safe?

Celery powder and cultured celery juice are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add celery powder and cultured celery juice to processed meats like pepperoni and sausages. They act as a natural alternative to synthetic curing agents, helping to preserve the food and maintain its color and flavor.

Health notes

Celery powder and cultured celery juice are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. The nitrates naturally present in celery can convert to nitrites in the body, which are then used in curing meats. While high intakes of nitrites from synthetic sources have raised health concerns, the levels from natural sources like celery are generally considered safe at typical consumption levels. Regulatory bodies have not set specific limits for these ingredients.

Allergen info

Celery is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: October 5, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.