Celery Seed

Celery Seeds are the tiny, ribbed, light brown seeds (technically fruits) of Apium graveolens. Although small, they carry a strong, warm, slightly bitter aroma of celery, and they are an important spice in pickling, seasonings and processed foods, as well as a raw material for celery seed oil and extract.

Arizone International supplies whole Celery Seeds in bulk, cleaned and graded, for spice companies, food manufacturers, oil and extract processors, herbal brands, wholesalers and exporters.

India: A Major Source of Celery Seed

The celery grown for seed is not the same as the thick-stalked salad celery found in Western supermarkets. It is a smaller, leafier type grown mainly for its seeds. India is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of celery seed, with cultivation concentrated in Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh. The crop is sown in winter and harvested in spring. In Hindi, celery seed is often called ajmod.

Celery seed is so small that there are well over a million seeds in a kilogram, which is why a little goes a long way in cooking.

Aroma and Composition

• Volatile OilTypically around 2% to 3% of the seed, rich in limonene and selinene.
• PhthalidesSuch as 3-n-butylphthalide and sedanenolide, which give the characteristic celery aroma and are of research interest.
• FlavonoidsIncluding apigenin and luteolin.
• Fixed Oil and FibreMaking up much of the seed.

Applications

• Spice blends and seasonings, including celery salt
• Pickles, chutneys and canned vegetables
• Soups, sauces, salad dressings and processed meats
• Bakery items such as breads and crackers
• Distillation of celery seed oil for flavour and fragrance
• Celery seed extract for supplements
• Traditional herbal preparations

In traditional herbal practice in Europe and India, celery seed has been used as a digestive and a mild diuretic, and it appears in some folk remedies for joint comfort.

Allergen Note

Celery, including celery seed, is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the European Union and the United Kingdom. Food manufacturers using celery seed should follow allergen labelling rules in their market.

Safety Note for Herbal Use

Concentrated celery seed preparations are traditionally avoided during pregnancy. People with kidney problems or those on diuretics, blood thinners or thyroid medicine should consult a doctor before using celery seed supplements.

Quality Parameters

• Purity and foreign matter (typically cleaned to 98% or 99% purity)
• Volatile oil content
• Moisture and total ash
• Microbiology, with steam sterilisation available on request
• Pesticide residues and aflatoxins
• Sortex cleaning for export grades

Packaging

Celery Seeds are packed in PP or jute bags, typically 25 kg to 50 kg, or as required. Store in a cool, dry place to protect the aroma.

Tips for Buyers and Formulators

For spice trading, specify purity (98% or 99%) and ask for Sortex cleaning. Remember that celery is a listed allergen in the EU and UK, so labels on finished products must declare it.

Why Choose Arizone International?

We are an India-based supplier and exporter of seed spices and herbs. We supply Celery Seeds in machine-cleaned and Sortex grades, with steam sterilisation on request and full export documentation.

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