Celery is a common garden vegetable in the carrot family. While celery is mild in flavor, the plant’s seed has a bit more punch. Alone or combined with other herbs and spices, powdered celery seed brings out the flavor of many kinds of foods. Moderation is key, however, otherwise the spice may overwhelm the dish.
Powdered celery seed also delivers various nutrients. In addition to coumarins and alpha-linolenic-acid, the spice provides vitamins A, B, and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.