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Related to the Carrot and Parsnip family and has a umbrella, fern shaped flowers and long pale green stalk. 

Celery was originated in the Mediterranean. It was first recorded in the 850 BC. Originally Celery was not eaten as a fruit but was used as a medicine to relief arthritis.

Look for crisp, green Celery stalks that snap easily with fresh looking leaves. Avoid limpy stalks and leaves. Refrigerate Celery wrapped in plastic and will keep up to 2 weeks. 

Wash and trim. To restore crispness, soak in ice water. Stalk can be serve whole with cheese or dips, used raw in salad, cook in soup, casserole, stir-fry and the leaves can be use as a garnish.

Moderate source of vitamin C only.

SERVING SIZE:  100 grm                              
* ENERGY:                     51 kj                 * CALCIUM:                           
* PROTEIN:                      1 grm              * VITAMIN A:                         
* FAT:                            .1 grm              * VITAMIN B:                             
* CARBOHYDRATES:         2 grm              * VITAMIN C:  6 mg                       
* DIETARY FIBRE:             2 grm 
* SODIUM:                      88 mg  
* IRON:                             

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Last modified: July 19, 2003