Celery Seed, Ground

Ground Celery Seed from Old Town Spice Shop is the dried, ground fruit of Apium graveolens, with a warm, savory, herbaceous flavor. A pantry workhorse, it appears in celery salt, dressings, breads, soups, pickling blends, and curry spice mixes.

At a glance

• Type: Ground celery seed
• Maker: Old Town Spice Shop
• Botanical: Apium graveolens
• Form: Ground
• Best uses: Celery salt, dressings, breads, soups, pickling

Best for

• Making homemade celery salt
• Seasoning salad dressings and breads
• Flavoring soups and tomato-based dishes
• Pickling brines and curry spice blends
• A handy gift for home cooks and picklers

How to use

Stir into dressings, brines, soups, and bread doughs, or blend with salt to make celery salt. It is potent, so start with a small amount. It is used widely in German, Italian, Russian, and Asian cooking.

Flavor profile

Warm, savory, and herbaceous with a slightly bitter, concentrated celery flavor.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop crafts small-batch blends and single spices for home cooks who care about freshness and flavor.