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Celery
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Light, crispy and with a distinctive flavor, celery is a very economical vegetable ideal for all kinds of soups, purees and salads.
Belonging to the same family such as carrots, fennel and coriander, its food use dates back to antiquity. With its intense flavor and crunchy texture it is one of the few vegetables that does not contain many calories and is ideal as an ingredient in all types of salads and soups.
Features.
The edible part of this vegetable is its thick stem, and can measure up to 60 cm in length (commercial size usually does not exceed 30cm). It consists of a series of cylindrical stalks with sprouting leaves which are also edible; these leaves can be used in the preparation of soups or mashed as a condiment.
Varieties.
There are two different varieties which depend on the color of the stem.
- Green celery. This is the most commonly found in commercial markets and the varieties include the D'Elne, Pascal, R. Repager, Florida and Utah.
- White Celery. This is not as common as its cultivation is more complicated. Among the most common varieties are: Blanc from Perpignan, Celebrity, Golden, Light and Dore Chemin.
Season.
There are usually two planting seasons in a year, once in the winter and another in spring. It is therefore common to find celery available for 365 days a year. However, the tastiest specimens usually appear in autumn and winter.
How to buy.
The stems should be thick and firm with a light green color. The leaves should be the same color and equally fresh and crisp. Avoid celery with soft soiled and dry leaves.
In the kitchen ...
Both the stem and leaves of celery can be used in all kinds of recipes for soups, purees and salads. You can also prepare nutritious vegetable juices. However be careful, because of its intense flavor it tends to mask the taste of other ingredients
How to store
It can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days and it can be frozen.
Did you know?
As celery is low in calories and is a diuretic it is great for cleansing diets and weight loss. 95% of its weight is water and 100 g of celery only provides 14 kcal.
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