Ingredient

Including Celery

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Celery is used as a flavoring agent in many savory dishes, including soups, stews, …

This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Celery.

What is Including Celery?

Celery is a marshland plant that is eaten as a vegetable. It has long, fibrous stalks, leaves, and seeds. The seeds can be dried and ground into a powder used as a spice.

Is Including Celery vegan?

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

Is Including Celery gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Including Celery a major allergen?

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

What is Including Celery used for?

Celery is used as a flavoring agent in many savory dishes, including soups, stews, and sauces.

Is Including Celery safe?

Celery and celery seed are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Celery is used as a flavoring agent in many savory dishes, including soups, stews, and sauces. Celery seed is often used in spice blends, pickling spices, and as a seasoning for meats and vegetables.

Health notes

Celery and celery seed are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are commonly used for flavoring and do not have specific regulatory limits when used in this way. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated celery seed for safety. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary consumption.

Allergen info

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

Foods that contain Including Celery

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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