Spice guide / Celery seed
What is Celery seed?
Celery seed — EU allergen.
Short answer: Celery seed (Hindi: अजवाइन जैसा सेलरी बीज) is Apium graveolens. Bitter, parsley-celery. Culinary use only — not a medicine.
| Common name | Celery seed |
|---|---|
| Hindi | अजवाइन जैसा सेलरी बीज |
| 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.
Whole vs ground
Celery seed is usually used whole. Toast briefly in dry pan or hot fat, then leave whole in the dish or grind. Do not confuse toasting with burning — bitter notes mean it went too far.
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
Celery seed is a culinary seasoning. Nutrition values are pack-specific and must match the label for UK/EU sale. We do not claim that this spice treats, cures or prevents disease.
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.
