Celery salt

Celery salt is a seasoned blend primarily composed of common salt and ground celery seeds, used to provide a fresh and slightly herbal flavor to a wide variety of dishes. This ingredient stands out in recipes for soups, salads, meats, and marinades, where that characteristic celery touch is desired without adding the texture of the vegetable.

Its origin is linked to European cuisine, especially in English and American gastronomy, where celery seed has been traditionally used as a spice. Over time, celery salt became popular in various Latin American regions as a practical condiment to enrich flavors.

Among its properties, celery salt provides a natural flavor, a fresh aroma, and a slightly bitter note, in addition to containing minerals from celery, such as potassium and calcium. It is an alternative to using fresh celery in chili, cocktails like the Bloody Mary, and marinades, particularly valued for its ability to enhance other ingredients without adding moisture.

In Spanish-speaking countries, celery salt is also simply known as salt with celery or celery seed salt. It does not usually have very different synonyms, although in some places it is referred to as celery seasoning or celery-seasoned salt.