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Celery powder

Celery powder suppliers and sourcing guide

Celery powder is dehydrated celery (Apium graveolens), made by drying and milling stalks and leaves, or by spray-drying celery juice. Celery takes up nitrate from soil, and cultured celery powder is made by fermenting celery juice with bacterial cultures that convert nitrate to nitrite before drying. Plain powder is used as a seasoning; cultured and juice powders are used in cured meat products.

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Also known as
Apium graveolens · dehydrated celery · cultured celery powder · celery juice powder
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of celery powder

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Dehydrated celery powder

    Dried, milled stalks and leaves used as a seasoning; not the same as ground celery seed, which is a spice.

  • Celery juice powder

    Juice dried with or without a carrier; contains natural nitrate.

  • Cultured celery powder

    Celery juice fermented with cultures to convert nitrate to nitrite, then dried, often on a sea salt carrier.

  • Organic

    Made from certified organic celery.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Moisture and water activity
Loss on drying or moisture analyzer result, often with water activity; low moisture keeps the powder free-flowing and shelf-stable.
Microbiology
Total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms or Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli and Salmonella; dried produce is not always given a kill step.
Heavy metals
Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury by ICP-MS, since the crop takes them up from soil.
Particle size
Sieve analysis (for example percent through 60 or 80 mesh), which affects dispersion and mouthfeel.
Nitrate and nitrite
Nitrate and nitrite content by ion chromatography or HPLC, needed to dose cured meat products; key for cultured grades.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Keep celery powder in sealed, moisture-barrier bags in a cool, dry place; it is hygroscopic and cakes. Reseal opened bags at once. Shelf life follows the supplier's spec, and cultured grades may carry a shorter period for nitrite content.

Lots and expiry dates

Nitrate and nitrite levels vary widely by growing area and lot, so record them from each COA and adjust dosing in meat formulas. Rotate first-expiring lots first (FEFO).

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

  • 21 CFR 101.22(h)(3) names celery powder, with onion and garlic powder, as substances commonly understood to be food rather than flavor, which must be declared by their common or usual name.

    Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • 21 CFR 101.22(a)(2) excludes celery from the term spice, as a substance traditionally regarded as a food.

    Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • 7 CFR 205.606 lists celery powder among nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed in products labeled "organic", only when it is not commercially available in organic form.

    Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Celery powder suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of celery powder can brands buy?

Common forms include dehydrated celery powder, celery juice powder, cultured celery powder and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for celery powder include?

Expect moisture and water activity, microbiology, heavy metals, particle size and nitrate and nitrite, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should celery powder be stored?

Keep celery powder in sealed, moisture-barrier bags in a cool, dry place; it is hygroscopic and cakes. Reseal opened bags at once. Shelf life follows the supplier's spec, and cultured grades may carry a shorter period for nitrite content.

What is the regulatory status of celery powder?

21 CFR 101.22(h)(3) names celery powder, with onion and garlic powder, as substances commonly understood to be food rather than flavor, which must be declared by their common or usual name. 21 CFR 101.22(a)(2) excludes celery from the term spice, as a substance traditionally regarded as a food. 7 CFR 205.606 lists celery powder among nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed in products labeled "organic", only when it is not commercially available in organic form.

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