Cultured Celery Juice
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What it is
Cultured celery juice is made by fermenting celery juice with beneficial bacteria, similar to how yogurt or sauerkraut is made. This process concentrates the natural compounds found in celery, particularly nitrates.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use cultured celery juice as a natural curing agent, primarily in processed meats like bacon, ham, and sausages. It helps preserve the meat and contributes to its characteristic color and flavor, acting as an alternative to synthetic curing agents.
Health notes
In the U.S., cultured celery juice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. The natural nitrates in celery juice can convert to nitrites in the body, which are used in curing meats. While high intake of nitrites from processed meats has been linked to health concerns, the levels from natural sources like cultured celery juice are typically much lower. JECFA has evaluated celery and celery extracts, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake for celery juice specifically.
Allergen info
Celery is not one of the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Cultured Celery Juice
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