Celery root also known as celeriac, is a underground corm which grows leafy(serrated leaves) stalked herb called as celery. Celeriac is spherical, slightly flat at top and bottom in shape. Celeriac is covered in rootlets and is white or greenish white in colour.
Celeriac has a white flesh which is dense white and crisp in texture. Similar to a cooked potato, celeriac becomes soft in texture when cooked. Celery root / celeriac has a sweet nutty flavor with a slight touch of flavor of celery.
Average diameter of a celery root/ celeriac is 10-12 cm (4-5 inches). Celeriac / celery root can range from 500 – 900 grams ( 1-2 pounds or 17 – 31 ounces).
Scientific name of Celeriac / Celery Root
Apium graveolens
Other names of Celeriac / Celery Root
- Knob celery
- Celery root
- Turnip-rooted celery
Nutrition facts of Celeriac / Celery Root
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.3 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.5 | GRAM | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.2 | GRAM | 3% |
Calories by source in Celeriac / Celery Root:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Celeriac / Celery Root = 84%
- Calories by fat in Celeriac / Celery Root = 6%
- Calories by protein in Celeriac / Celery Root = 10%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Celeriac / Celery Root:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Celeriac / Celery Root = 52%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Celeriac / Celery Root = 28%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Celeriac / Celery Root = 20%
Detailed vitamin profile of Celeriac / Celery Root, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Celeriac / Celery Root, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Celeriac / Celery Root
- Select a celeriac with fresh celery smell
- Fresh Celeriac is firm to the touch. The surface should not be slippery
- Smaller celeriac are comparatively more soft and less woody
Availability of Celeriac / Celery Root
- Celeriac / celery root is available round the year
How to store Celeriac / Celery Root
- Celeriac can be stored in refrigerator for up-to a week
- Avoid washing the celeriac if planning to store celeriac in refrigerator
Complete nutrition facts of Celeriac / Celery Root
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