Spice guide / Celery seed
What is Celery seed?
Celery seed — EU allergen.
Short answer: Celery seed is Apium graveolens. Bitter, parsley-celery. Culinary use only — not a medicine.
| Common name | Celery seed |
|---|---|
| Hindi | — |
| Sanskrit | — |
| Botanical name | Apium graveolens |
| Family | — |
| Origin | India and global; allergen: celery in EU |
| Main producing regions | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh |
| Flavour | Bitter, parsley-celery |
| Aroma | — |
| Forms | seeds |
| Retail packs | 100g–5kg (typical; see products) |
| Bulk | 10kg+ |
What is Celery seed?
Celery is a listed EU allergen. Mandatory on packs that contain it.
History of Celery seed
Origin
India and global; allergen: celery in EU
Growing regions
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
How it is grown
Harvest
Processing
Grades
- Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
- Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
- Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
- Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot
Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.
Flavour, aroma and colour
Bitter, parsley-celery. . Colour: . Heat: none.
Culinary uses
- Pickle
- Spice blends
Traditional uses
Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
SpicyCenter does not claim that spices cure, treat or prevent disease.
Storage and shelf life
Nutrition
Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.
Buying guide
Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.
