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Abstract
Celery is an important crop and all parts of the plant can be used. The leaves and stalks are commonly used as fresh herbs. The tubers (celeriac) are used cooked, but also fresh. For the food industry, celery is an important crop. All parts of the plant can be processed and celery is a major ingredient in vegetable stock and other spices used for flavouring food. The seeds are processed for essential oils that are used in perfume or medicine. The crop contains important minerals and vitamins, but also bioactive flavonoids useful for human health. Celery might cause allergic reactions and there is an increasing awareness of how to label and set reference doses.