Celery, Pascal
Department of Defense fact sheet containing nutritional information for pascal celery.Product Description
Good-quality celery should have even-colored, unblemished and smoothed-skinned stalks. Contrary to popular belief, light green stalks taste better than those that are dark green.
Peak Growing Season
Celery is grown all year in California; however, the peak season is October through December.
Uses
Celery can be used in soups, salads, stir-fries, or cut into sticks.
Preparation
When removing celery from packing containers, grip each bunch from the butt end. Do not grab individual ribs. Trim celery sparingly when preparing for fresh use. Slice a thin layer from the butt end of ribs to maintain fresh appearance.
Storage
Celery should be stored at 32–35 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of 90–95 percent.
Best If Used By
Typical shelf life is 14 days when stored at 45–48 degrees Fahrenheit, but monitor celery daily for quality.
Nutrition Facts
Legend: kcal = kilocalorie; g = gram; mg = milligram; RAE = retinol activity equivalent; IU = international unit
A 1/2 cup serving of celery provides:
| Calories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.35 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.50 g |
| Fat | 0.09 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.021 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 11 RAE |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g |
