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Nutrition:
Celery
is
a rich source of vitamin C, phalides and
coumarins.
These
are
the important active ingredients for celery.
Because of these ingredients, celery can offer us
multiple unique health benefits. It also contains
a variety of various minerals and nutrients such
as tryptophan, folate, dietary fiber, molybdenum,
manganese, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron,
and vitamins B6 (pyridoxine), B1 (thiamin), B2
(riboflavin).
Taste:
Celery,
like
some forms of lettuce, has a mild acid content that
gives a tart, tangy, flavor. It is sharper than a
sweet pepper , but has a flat, watery aftertaste.
Celery is normally used for its crunchy texture in
salads.
Uses:
Great
in
salads
and in soups and stews or can be eaten raw on its own
or with dips.
Substitutions:
Celery
salt
and
carrots can sometimes be used as a substitute
depending on the situation.
Storage:
Store
in
the vegetable bin part of your refrigerator. For
longer storage cover with aluminum foil.
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