Description
This round, knobby brown root has white flesh with intense celery flavor. A desireable celery root is no larger than a softball. Popular in France and the Ratto Bros.’ native Italy, celery root is eaten raw or cooked as a complement to potatoes. Celery Root is a good source of Vitamin C.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size 1 cup (156g), Calories 66 |
Protein |
2g |
Sodium |
156mg |
Carbohydrate |
14g |
Vitamin A |
0% |
Dietary Fiber |
3g |
Vitamin C |
21% |
Fat |
0g |
Calcium |
7% |
Cholesterol |
0mg |
Iron |
6% |
| Care and Handling
Care and handling: Ideal temperature is near 33 F with a moderate humidity. Celery should not be stored with turnips or cabbage as the flavor of the celery will be tainted.
Ratto Bros. follows and recommends the guidelines set forth by the Federal Department of Agriculture (FDA) about commercial and home users washing all produce thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking. For more information, visit the FDA’s website Consumers > Raw Produce: Selecting and Serving it Safely.

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