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Celery Root

Also known as: celeriac, knob celery

Low concern

Celery root is a low-calorie, nutrient-bearing vegetable. It is part of the celery family, which is a recognized food allergen in the EU and a less common allergen in the US.

What it is

The bulbous edible root of celeriac (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum), a variety of celery grown for its swollen hypocotyl.

Used as a vegetable: roasted, mashed, pureed into soups, or shredded raw into salads (remoulade).

Why it's flagged

Recognized allergen in EU labeling regulations (celery family)

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food

European Union — EFSA

Authorised conventional food; celery is a declared allergen in EU 1169/2011

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