Celery Seeds
(Apium graveolens)
Celery – Ingl., Echter Sellerie – Ted., Céleri– Fr, Anìs estrellado – Sp., Сельдерей - Russ.
Celery is a biennial plant which belongs to Umbelliferae family like cumin, native to Asia and the Mediterranean region, cultivated as a vegetable. In India, on the contrary, celery is grown almost exclusively for the production of seeds, traditionally used as a spice. Celery seeds are brownish- brown.
Our offer includes:
Celery seed, whole or ground, origin India.
Food Composition
Celery seeds are rich in protein, unsaturated fats, fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, C, beta-carotene, and other compounds.
Culinary Use
Celery seeds have a bitter taste, suitable for egg- based recipes, salads, stock- cubes, sauces and other seasoning, especially for red meat.
Healing Effect
Celery seeds are a good natural remedy for their diuretic effect, like another aromatic plant, marjoram.
The celery seed tea can be used to treat cystitis. It is a digestive aid like cardamom pods.
Preservation
Celery seeds must be stored in a cool, ventilated, poorly lit and dry place.
