Celery Root/Celeriac
"Celery’s root form"
Celeriac is a marketed plant part of Apium graveolens, distinct from celery stalks, leaves and hearts.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Apium graveolens
Product Details
PLU Code
4585
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Celery Root/Celeriac › All Sizes
Origin
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Europe, Western Himalaya
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Shelf Life
6-8 months
Status
Approved
About Celery Root/Celeriac
Apium graveolens is an aromatic herbaceous plant.
Nutrition Information
Celeriac, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170400, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 42 kcal; Protein: 1.5 g; Fat: 0.3 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 9.2 g; Dietary fiber: 1.8 g; Vitamin C: 8 mg; Folate: 8 µg; Total sugars: 1.6 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh celeriac (celery root). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Humidity
97-98%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, such as mesh bags or air-filled containers
Shelf Life
6-8 months
Storage Notes: Keep humidity high to prevent shriveling, do not let it freeze, and do not store it with high-ethylene produce, since ethylene can toughen the root. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 275-276.
Applies to: fresh celeriac (celery root).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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