Description
Celery salt is a classic mixture of fine-grained salt and ground celery seed. The ingredients: Sea salt, organic ground celery seed.

How to Select
Choose celery that looks crisp and snaps easily when pulled apart. It should be relatively tight and compact and not have stalks that splay out. The leaves should be pale to bright green in color and free from yellow or brown patches. To check for damage, separate the stalks and look for brown or black discoloration. In addition, evaluate the celery to ensure that it does not have a seed stem-the presence of a round stem in the place of the smaller tender stalks that should reside in the center of the celery. Celery with seed stems are often more bitter in flavor.

Culinary Uses
" It seems to add a certain savoury quality - flattering the other ingredients in a really honest way.
" Sprinkle a little celery salt on steamed vegetables, salad, tomato or vegetable juices. This convenient blend can be used when salt and fresh celery are specified, or to enhance just about any dish you would ordinarily salt.
" Celery leaves have a distinct flavor that enhances soups and stews Combine with equal parts mayo and sour cream for an onion dip.
" Add to dressings and marinades.
" Sprinkle on popcorn and stir fries. Use to salt French fries.

How to Store
Celery salt is a wonderful seasoning agent; bringing much more than just saltiness to a dish. The celery salt will last for ages in a sealed jar in the cupboard.

Health benefits
" Celery contains a natural hormone, similar to insulin that makes it a good seasoning for diabetics.
" Celery is said to ease sore throats and help with the loss of the voice