Organic
Celery
"The crunchy and refreshing vegetable that adds zest to your life."
A crunchy and aromatic vegetable, rich in vitamins and nutrients, with a delicate flavor and soothing scent.
Also known as
Dutch celery, Pascal celery, Varietal celery, Golden celery
Botanical name
Apium graveolens
Product Details
PLU Code
93321
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Celery Root/Celeriac › All Sizes
Origin
The Mediterranean region, with Egypt, China, and the United States being among the top producers.
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Celery
Celery is a marshland plant that belongs to the parsley family. It's primarily cultivated for its edible stalks, although the leaves and seeds are also used in various dishes.
Nutrition Information
Celery is low in calories, rich in vitamins and minerals, and high in water content. A 100g serving of celery with leaves attached includes approximately 16 calories, 0.17g of fat, 3g of carbohydrates, 1.8g of dietary fiber, and 0.69g of protein. It also contains various essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K at 29.3mcg, folate at 36.5mcg, potassium at 260mg, and manganese at 0.166mg.
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 bags, crushed ice, or controlled atmosphere packaging
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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PLU Reference
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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