Celery Stalk
Celery is a low-calorie whole vegetable providing fiber, vitamin K, and potassium. Celery (including stalk) is one of the major food allergens recognized in the EU and labeling is required.
What it is
The fibrous edible stalk (petiole) of Apium graveolens, a marshland plant in the family Apiaceae cultivated as a vegetable.
Fresh vegetable, aromatic base (mirepoix), flavoring in soups, stocks, and salads.
Why it's flagged
- EU-declared food allergen
- oral allergy syndrome in sensitive individuals
What regulators actually say
"Annex II lists 'Celery and products thereof' among substances or products causing allergies or intolerances that must be indicated on food labels."
"Celery, raw — provides dietary fiber, vitamin K, folate, and potassium with very low energy density."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Generally recognized as a conventional food (whole vegetable); not an FDA major allergen but commonly labeled.
European Union — EFSA
Listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011 as one of 14 allergens requiring mandatory declaration.
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