Celery powder

Celery powder is a dry, finely ground seasoning obtained from dehydrated celery seeds or leaves. This ingredient provides a mild, slightly sweet, and anise-like flavor with an herbal touch that enhances soups, stews, sauces, and marinades. It is widely used in cooking to add depth of flavor without the texture that fresh celery provides.

Origin: Celery powder comes from celery, an herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Southern Europe, although it is now cultivated in many parts of the world. Traditionally, after drying and grinding the seeds or parts of the celery, this powder is obtained, which has been used in various cuisines for centuries.

Properties: In addition to its culinary use, celery powder is known for its digestive properties and its content of minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium. It does not provide significant calories but adds natural flavor, making it an ideal choice to enhance taste without added salt or sugars.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: In different Latin American countries, celery powder may be known simply as polvo de apio or in some cases related to condimento de apio. There are no very different synonyms, although in certain regions it may be found as apio en polvo or associated with the term semilla de apio molida.