Ingredient Overview
Celery seeds have a concentrated, aromatic celery character and a history of use in seasoning and herbal preparations. They provide a different raw material from the stems and leaves used as vegetables.
The small aromatic fruits commonly called celery seeds carry a much more concentrated botanical character than fresh celery stalks. Their phthalide constituents are among the compounds associated with the extract. This seed-based material offers a specific part of a familiar food plant for botanical preparations.