Marsh Acacia Seed Powder – Apium graveolens

This powder is made from dried and finely ground ripe celery seeds. It concentrates the aromatic compounds of the whole seed, while also being more convenient to use. Used as a seasoning or as a base for infusions, it fits perfectly into a functional and flavorful kitchen.

Description

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a biennial herb well-known for its culinary qualities. In powdered form, the seeds reveal a golden brown color and a strong, herbaceous and peppery odor. Their full-bodied flavor enhances a wide variety of dishes. The powder is fine, dry, and slightly volatile, making it easy to mix into sauces, soups, or dry preparations.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Celery stalk, ground celery, ground celery seed
• Latin name: Apium graveolens
• Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
• Part used: Seeds
• Form: Fine powder
• Origin: Europe, Asia, Mediterranean Basin
• English name: Celery seed powder
• German name: Selleriesamenpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de semilla de apio
• Name in Italian: Polvere di semi di sedano
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق بذور الكرفس (Mas'houq boudhour al-karafs)

Main virtues

Traditionally recognized for its stimulating effects on digestion and its role in elimination functions, ache seed powder is also appreciated as a warm and bitter spice. It is ideal for enhancing spicy dishes, invigorating infusions, or homemade spice blends.

Main constituents

Essential oils (butylphthalide, limonene), flavonoids, furanocoumarins, coumarins, minerals (potassium, calcium, iron), plant proteins.

Use and dosage

• Cooking: ½ teaspoon to add at the end of cooking or in sauces, stuffings, dressings.
• Infusion: ½ teaspoon for 250 ml of boiling water, leave to infuse for 10 minutes, filter.
• Spice blends: curry, herb salt, pickle spices.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Contains photosensitizing compounds: avoid in case of prolonged exposure to the sun.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
• May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to celery or Apiaceae.

History and origin

Used since ancient times for its digestive and purifying properties, marsh locust has been featured in Greek and Roman pharmacopoeias. The seed powder is now prized for its aromatic concentration and ease of use, particularly in natural cooking and home remedies.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: in an airtight container, away from humidity, light and heat.
• Packaging: resealable bag, glass bottle or opaque metal box.
• Appearance: Golden brown, dry, fine powder.
• Odor: warm, spicy, slightly bitter.

Sources and references

• Traditional aromatic plants – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• USDA GRIN – https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov
• Ancient and Medieval Herbalism
• Specialized works on phytogastronomy

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