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Description/Taste
Celery root can widely vary in size from small to large, but typically averages 10-14 centimeters in diameter and is globular, slightly flattened, and lopsided in shape. The gnarled corm is rough, brown, and thick, covered in small rootlets giving it a creviced appearance. Underneath the root’s rough exterior is a crisp, ivory to white flesh that is dense and firm. When raw, Celery root has a crisp consistency that transforms into a smooth and tender texture when cooked, similar to the flesh of a cooked potato. Celery root has a nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor with notes of celery and parsley. Connected to the corm, the plant produces thin, green stems that resemble celery and are topped with small, serrated leaves.
Seasons/Availability
Celery root is available year-round, with a peak season in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Celery root, botanically classified as Apium graveolens var. rapaceum, is a bulbous, underground corm that forms a leafy stalked herb growing up to one meter in height and is a member of the Apiaceae family along with parsley, carrots, anise, and parsnips. Also known as Knob celery, Turnip-Rooted celery, or Celeriac, Celery root is a variety of celery grown for its underground corm versus its green leafy stalks. Celery root is a cool-weather plant that is commonly used in European cuisine and is favored for its nutty, celery-like flavor and extended storage capabilities.
Nutritional Value
Celery root is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and phosphorus, which can help boost immunity within the body and promote heart health. The raw root is also a good source of vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, and fiber to help with digestion and cleanse the digestive tract.
Applications
Celery root can be eaten raw and is popularly grated or spiralized and tossed into salads, grain bowls, or fruit salads. The corm is also utilized in many cooked applications such as blanching, boiling, mashing, stewing, and roasting. Before cooking, the rough skin should be removed, and the white flesh should be soaked in a milk bath or in acidulated water to prevent the flesh from browning. Once prepared, Celery root can be utilized as a non-starchy substitute for potatoes for any meal and can be prepared similarly. Celery root can be cut into fries, mashed, roasted as a vegetarian “steak,” boiled and diced for a take on potato salad, pureed for soup, or sliced and baked into chips. Celery root pairs well with herbs such as rosemary, cilantro, and parsley, cheeses such as gruyere and blue, toasted walnuts, fruits such as pears and apples, ginger, capers, tomatillos, and meats such as steak, poultry, and fish. The corm will keep up to three weeks when wrapped in a paper towel in an unsealed plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The most classic use for Celery root is in the famous French dish known as celeri remoulade. This cold salad, sometimes known as a slaw, utilizes Celery root by peeling, grating, and tossing it in a Dijon mustard-based dressing. The dish is often topped with chopped parsley, cornichons, or capers and more modern chefs have added julienned granny smith apples. Celery root is also well-known in German cuisine and is used in schnitzels and suppengrun, which are the vegetables used for making soup stock. In German markets, it is common to find pieces of Celery root bundled together with carrots, leeks, and parsley for the specific purpose of making soup.
Geography/History
Celery root is one of the oldest root vegetables in recorded history and is descended from a variety of wild celery. Native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Northern Africa, Celery root was consumed by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks who used the root for medicinal and religious purposes. Celery root then achieved culinary importance during the Middle Ages and was first recorded as a culinary ingredient in France in the 17th century. Celery root is still prevalent throughout Europe and is a mainstay in Eastern and Northern European countries during the winter months. Celery root can also be found at local markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, and Puerto Rico.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Donation-Big Table | ||
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Pastry) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 2 days ago, 1/23/22 Sharer's comments : Celery Root from The Garden Of 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 3 days ago, 1/22/22 
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Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 17 days ago, 1/08/22 Sharer's comments : Celery Root from Coleman Family Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesCarpenteria, CA 1-805-431-7324 About 27 days ago, 12/29/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 30 days ago, 12/26/21 Sharer's comments : Celery Root from The Garden Of 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 51 days ago, 12/05/21 Sharer's comments : Celery Root from The Garden Of 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 52 days ago, 12/04/21 Sharer's comments : Celery Root from Coleman Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 65 days ago, 11/21/21 Sharer's comments : Celery Root from The Garden Of 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 66 days ago, 11/20/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 82 days ago, 11/04/21 Sharer's comments : Celeriac from The Garden Of… 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 92 days ago, 10/25/21 Sharer's comments : Celery root from The Garden Of 
Borough Market
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 129 days ago, 9/18/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Milliken Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 139 days ago, 9/08/21 
University District Farmers Market
Farias Organic Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesBurlington, WA About 276 days ago, 4/24/21 Sharer's comments : Cubed or puréed, it's a hearty root vegetable jam packed with nutrition! I even heard this is an excellent addition to lasagna :) 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 332 days ago, 2/27/21 
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Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 356 days ago, 2/03/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 366 days ago, 1/24/21 Sharer's comments : Celery root from Fresno Evergreens! 
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Fresno Evergreen Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 370 days ago, 1/20/21 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 373 days ago, 1/17/21 Sharer's comments : Perfect roasted or cubed in soup! 
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Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 384 days ago, 1/06/21 
University District Farmers Market
Farias Organic Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesBurlington, WA About 402 days ago, 12/19/20 Sharer's comments : Popular in Europe and a beloved addition to my winter stews these days :) 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 402 days ago, 12/19/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 1-559-385-4959 About 692 days ago, 3/04/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Celery Root At The Market Now! 
Dane County Farmers' Market - Winter
Dane County Farmers Market
Near Monona, Wisconsin, United StatesGarver Feed Mill 3241 Garver Green Madison WI 53704 608-455-1999 https://dcfm.org About 696 days ago, 2/29/20 Sharer's comments : Hours old. Smells of celery. 
Dean's Produce
Dean's Produce - Broadway
Near Millbrae, California, United States451 Broadway Millbrae CA 94030 650-692-1042 https://www.deansproducemarkets.com About 703 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Gaining more popularity. Long growing time for Farmers. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 710 days ago, 2/15/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 1-559-385-4959 About 720 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : Celery root in season now 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 722 days ago, 2/03/20 Sharer's comments : Peak season is now. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 724 days ago, 2/01/20 Sharer's comments : Great for soup 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Stoneboat Farm
Near Portland, Oregon, United StatesHelvetia, OR About 724 days ago, 2/01/20 Sharer's comments : Perfect puréed, and a friendly alternative to potatoes in soups and stews :) |
