The Following: Celery Seed

Celery seed comes from the dried seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens). The seeds are typically harvested after the plant has flowered and gone to seed. They are then cleaned and dried before use.

Celery seed is primarily used as a spice to add a distinct, slightly bitter, and aromatic flavor to foods. It is commonly found in spice blends, salad dressings, pickles, processed meats, and baked goods like bread and crackers.

Celery seed is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring agent. It has been evaluated by EFSA, which has not raised safety concerns for its use as a flavoring. While celery seed contains various compounds, including antioxidants, there is limited research on specific health effects from typical dietary consumption. No regulatory bodies have set specific upper intake limits for celery seed when used as a flavoring.