Ingredient

Celery

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

In packaged foods, celery is primarily used for its distinct flavor and crunchy texture. …

What it is

Celery is a green, leafy vegetable that belongs to the parsley family, which also includes carrots and parsnips. It is cultivated for its stalks, leaves, and seeds, and is typically harvested from the ground.

Why it's used

In packaged foods, celery is primarily used for its distinct flavor and crunchy texture. It is a common ingredient in soups, stews, salads, and seasoning blends, adding a savory and slightly bitter note. Celery is also sometimes used as a natural source of nitrates in cured meat products.

Health notes

Celery is a common food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a typical diet. It is not regulated by the FDA as a food additive. Some individuals may experience allergic reactions to celery, which can range from mild to severe. JECFA and EFSA have not evaluated celery as a food additive.

Allergen info

Celery is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten. However, celery is a recognized allergen in some parts of the world, such as Europe.

Products containing Celery

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Progresso Good Natured Soup Hrty Lentil Grdn Veg Soups - Prepared (Shelf Stable) High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 51kcal 2.8Protein 0.2Fat 10.3Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Progresso Good Natured Soup Hrty Tom Spinach Rstd Grlc Soups - Prepared (Shelf Stable) High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 43kcal 1.6Protein 1.4Fat 7.8Carbs GRACE All Purpose Seasoning Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Harris Teeter, Marinated Giardiniera Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.0Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed Stir-Fry Vegetables Canned Vegetables High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 12kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs

Dare Foods Limited Dare, Breton, Garden Vegetable Crackers Flavored Snack Crackers 500kcal 11.1Protein 19.4Fat 66.7Carbs Silver Spring Foods, Inc. Bookbinder's, Manhattan Clam Chowder Semi-Condensed Soup Canned Soup High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 40kcal 2.7Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs Silver Spring Foods, Inc. Bookbinder's, Vegetarian Butternut Squash & Mushroom Soup Other Soups High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 81kcal 0.7Protein 6.0Fat 6.7Carbs PANERA AT HOME Chicken Noodle Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 42kcal 2.1Protein 1.1Fat 6.7Carbs Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Snow's, New England Clam Chowder Canned Soup High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 71kcal 0.8Protein 5.8Fat 4.2Carbs DELL' ALPE Mild Giardiniera In Vegetable Oil Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 285kcal 7.7Protein 26.9Fat 0Carbs SPARTAN Chunky Soup Canned Soup High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 65kcal 4.1Protein 1.0Fat 9.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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