Celery salt
Celery salt is a seasoned salt used as a food seasoning, made from ground seeds, which may come from celery or its relative lovage. It is also sometimes produced using dried celery or seed oleoresin.Additives
Celery salt normally contains an anticaking agent such as silicon dioxide or calcium silicate.
As a vegetable, celery seeds have potassium as the dominant ion over sodium.Uses
Celery salt is an ingredient of the Bloody Mary cocktail and the Caesar cocktail. It is also reported to be an ingredient in KFC's secret spice mix. It is also commonly used to season the Chicago-style hot dog, the New York System wiener, salads, coleslaw and stews. It is a primary ingredient in Old Bay brand seasoning.
Celery salt is often used by food producers to prevent spoilage while avoiding listing sodium nitrate on the ingredients list directly.
