Dried Celery

What Is Celery Powder?

Dried celery powder is the dried and ground form of fresh celery. Celery contains approximately 93-95% water. For this reason, about 1 kg of celery powder is obtained from 15-20 kg of celery during drying. During the drying process, the water in the fresh product is removed, leaving the essence of the celery root. Therefore, the nutritional values of dried celery, especially carbohydrate, mineral, and protein ratios, are significantly increased.
We offer various size options for our dried celery, for which we are the manufacturer;

Dried celery leaf powder 0-1 mm

Celery root powder 0-1 mm

Celery leaf granules 1-5 mm

Celery root granules 1-5 mm

Coarse celery root granules 5-10 mm.

Advantages of Using Celery Root Powder

• Using one crate of 10-12 kg of celery root, approximately 1 kg of celery root powder is obtained, which can fit into a small jar.

• Due to volume reduction, the space required for storage is greatly reduced. The required volume is reduced to approximately 1/10-12 compared to fresh celery.

• Due to the reduction in volume and weight, it has become an easy-to-transport product. A truckload of fresh celery root can fit into a 2-pallet space when dried.

• It does not need to be kept in cold storage conditions. Storing it in a cool, dry, and dark place is sufficient for celery root powder storage conditions.

• The growth rate of bacteria is proportional to the water content in dried celery root. During the drying process, the water content of fresh celery root drops from 91% to 10%, reducing water activity and limiting bacterial growth in the dried celery root. Limiting bacterial growth ensures a much longer shelf life.

• The historical development of dried products has generally occurred during periods of famine and war. Vegetable and fruit powders are strategic products for Turkey due to their long shelf life and ease of transport for sustainable food production.

• As Kurucum Food, we continue to develop technologies related to dried celery root production in partnership with our sister company, Eksis Industrial Drying Systems, a manufacturer of drying technologies. Our projects regarding dried celery root:

• Celery root juice powder production

How to Store Celery Powder?

Dried celery root has a minimum shelf life of 1 year when stored under appropriate conditions. There are 3 main factors that reduce this period:

• Humidity
• Sunlight
• High temperature

To prevent a shortened shelf life, it should be kept in its own packaging in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight.

Where is Celery Powder Used?

What is its role in industrial production?

1. Ready-to-eat food manufacturers

• Soups and Sauces:
  Celery root powder is widely used to add an intense aroma to soups and sauces.
  • What it does: Celery root powder adds a rich, slightly sweet, and woody flavor to dishes. At the same time, its powder form offers a practical alternative when fresh celery is difficult to use.
  • Usage Benefit: It blends homogeneously into cold and hot dishes to provide flavor. Celery root powder adds an intense aroma to dishes while increasing their nutritional value. This is an attractive option for manufacturers looking for high flavor and low cost in production processes.

2. Meat and delicatessen products

• Meat and Fish Products:
  Celery root powder is used as a flavor enhancer in meat and fish marinades.
  • Function: Celery enhances the natural flavor of meat and fish and provides a balancing effect on tastes.
  • Benefit: Celery root powder adds a subtle yet distinct flavor to dishes. Also, since it has a milder taste compared to onion, it can be preferred in products with a wider flavor profile.

3. Convenience Foods and Snacks

• Convenience Foods:
  Celery root powder is used as a flavoring agent in convenience foods, especially in snacks and chips.
  • Function: Celery powder contributes to spice blends added to snacks and adds a rich layer of flavor to them.
  • Benefit: It provides high flavor intensity and cost-effective usage advantages. Also, when fresh celery is difficult to store and process, the powder form is a longer-lasting and practical alternative.

4. Nutritional Supplements

• Immune Support Products:
  Celery root powder can be found in herbal supplements containing natural components that strengthen the immune system.
  • Function: Celery root is a rich source of antioxidants and minerals.
  • Benefit: Celery root powder supports the immune system while also helping to regulate the digestive system. Additionally, it may reduce inflammation in the body with its anti-inflammatory properties.

Home Uses? Where to Use?

5. Homemade Meals and Recipes

• Flavoring Meals:
  Celery root powder can be used in homemade meals, especially in soups, sauces, and rice dishes.
  • Function: Celery root powder adds a rich and characteristic taste to dishes and is an ideal alternative for capturing the aroma of fresh celery.
  • Usage Benefit: Celery powder offers practical use in dishes and enriches flavors even when fresh celery is unavailable. It also ensures a homogeneous flavor distribution without adding texture to dishes.

6. Soups and Sauces

• How to Use as a Flavoring:
  Celery root powder is used in soups, vegetable sauces, and salad dressings as a flavor-enhancing ingredient.
  • What It Does: Celery root adds a natural, slightly acidic, and fresh aroma to soups and sauces, while making dishes more nutritious with its nutritional content.
  • Usage Benefit: It mixes easily, enhancing the flavor of soups and sauces while eliminating the need for fresh celery. Additionally, its powder form adds a smooth layer of flavor to dishes.

7. Salads and Garnishes

• Adding to Salads:
  Celery root powder can be used in salads instead of fresh celery.
  • What It Does: Celery root powder adds a characteristic taste and a slight crunch to salads. It also provides practicality while adding a rich flavor to the salad.
  • Usage Benefit: The difficulties of keeping fresh celery are eliminated. When added to salads, Celery root powder provides richness in terms of both flavor and nutritional value.

8. Functional Diets and Detox Blends

• Detox and Immunity Boosting Drinks:
  Celery root powder can be used in herbal-supplemented drinks, especially in detox drinks and immunity-boosting blends.
  • What It Does: Celery can be beneficial to the body with the vitamins and minerals it contains, and helps cleanse the body with its antioxidant effects.
  • Usage Benefit: Celery root powder helps the body clear toxins and strengthens the immune system. It also has properties that support digestive health.