What is Celery Seed?
Celery seed is found in the Apium graveolons, rather than the vegetable celery; they are easily confused with other small light-brown seeds when you are just looking at them, but one sniff will tell you what you are dealing with. You will find that they smell just like celery and if you put it into your cooking, you will find that it imparts a celery flavor as well; despite not having, the celery stalks in the dish itself. How Can You Use Celery Seed? Celery seed is a popular ingredient in soups such as chicken noodle soup, salad dressings and in pickling. It also has a medicinal history, including being a homeopathic remedy for arthritis, gout, bronchitis and a variety of inflammations. Celery seeds are high in phtalides, which means they can be used as a muscle relaxant and sedative. Celery seeds are also high in antioxidants, which are beneficial for the whole body in their fight against the aging effects of free radicals. How can I make a good celery seed salad dressing? It is not
