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celery

Scientific Name: Apium

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Celery: A Nutritional Powerhouse and Culinary Staple

Celery, often enjoyed for its crisp texture and refreshing taste, is more than just a low-calorie snack. It's a versatile vegetable with a rich nutritional profile and a long history of culinary use.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Apium graveolens
  • Common Name: Celery

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Apiaceae (also known as the umbellifer family, which includes carrots, parsley, fennel, and caraway)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety (cultivated plant)

Considerations for Allergies

  • Celery is one of 14 major food allergens that must be declared under EU law.
  • Allergy to celery tuber (celeriac), a member of the Apiaceae family, is among the most frequent pollen-related food allergies in some European countries.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The wild celery plant, from which cultivated varieties are selected, is found on boggy riversides and marshy ground.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Celery has long, thick, juicy stalks around a central, tender heart.
  • It ranges in color from white to green, with darker colors indicating a stronger flavor.
  • Garden-grown celery is looser and darker green than supermarket varieties, with a more intense flavor.

Nutritional Information

  • Celery is an excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum.
  • It's a very good source of folate, potassium, dietary fiber, manganese, and pantothenic acid.
  • Celery is also a good source of vitamin B2, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids).
  • Celery leaves contain high levels of oxalates.
  • Typical nutritional values per 100g: Energy 40kJ (10kcal), Fat 0.2g (Saturates &lt0.1g).

Culinary Uses

  • Both the stalks and hypocotyl are eaten and used in cooking, depending on the location and cultivar.
  • Celery is part of the holy trinity (along with bell peppers and onions) in Louisiana Creole and Cajun cooking.
  • It's a common ingredient in soups.
  • Celery is a classic partner with apples, cashews, and celeriac in soups.

Quirky Facts

  • Among Chelsea fans, there's a tradition of throwing celery at their players. This tradition was especially popular in the 70s and 80s.