Celeriac
Celeriac is the knobby edible root of a celery variety, commonly roasted, boiled, mashed, or added to soups.
About Celeriac
Celeriac is the swollen underground stem, or storage organ, of a celery cultivar, rather than the familiar celery stalk. It has a rough, knobbly beige exterior and a firm, pale interior, and is commonly used as a root vegetable in cooked dishes or eaten raw.
The interior has a distinctly celery-like aroma and a mild, earthy flavour. Raw celeriac remains crisp but is denser and less juicy than celery stalks; boiling, steaming, roasting, mashing, or puréeing changes it to a softer texture.
It is usually peeled before use and is sold whole, trimmed, or occasionally cut into prepared pieces. The rough exterior is removed during preparation, while cooking softens the firm interior and allows it to be served in soups, stews, mashed preparations, or purées.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Local names for celeriac
Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.
celeriac
céleri-rave
Knollensellerie
apionabo
sedano rapa
aipo-rábano
knolselderij
knoldselleri
rotselleri
knollselleri
knollselleri
juuriselleri
juurseller
sakņu selerija
šakniniai salierai
seler korzeniowy
bulvový celer
buľvový zeler
korijenasti celer
korjenasti celer
коренасти целер
korenasti celer
gomoljna zelena
gumós zeller
țelină-rădăcină
коренова целина
korenova tselina
коренест целер
korenest celer
корневой сельдерей
kornevoy sel'derey
коренева селера
koreneva selera
каранёвы сельдэрэй
karanyovy sel'derэй
σελινόριζα
selinóriza
kereviz kökü
كرفس جذري
karafs jadhri
کرفس ریشهای
karafs-e rishe'i
סלרי שורש
seleri shoresh
根芹
gēn qín
セロリアック
seroriakku
뿌리셀러리
ppuri selleori
selinóriza
Romanised form
seroriakku
Romanised form
céleri rave râpé
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Céleri rave, bouilli/cuit à l'eau
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Céleri-rave, cru
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Céleri-rave, cuit
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Céleri-rave, purée
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celeriac root (raw)
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Celeriac, boiled in unsalted water
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Celeriac, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Celeriac, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Celeriac, peeled, boiled, drained
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Celeriac, peeled, raw
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Celeriac, raw
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raw celeriac
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karanyovy sel'derэй
Romanised form
korenest celer
Romanised form
karafs jadhri
Romanised form
koreneva selera
Romanised form
ppuri selleori
Romanised form
gēn qín
Romanised form
kornevoy sel'derey
Romanised form
korenova tselina
Romanised form
seleri shoresh
Romanised form
karafs-e rishe'i
Romanised form
korenasti celer
Romanised form
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Celeriac nutrition & diet
Celeriac nutritional value
Celeriac, raw
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.
- Calories
- 42kcal
- Protein
- 1.5g
- Carbs
- 9.2g
- Fat
- 0.3g
Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.
Portions & preparation
Use the peeled edible root, excluding rough skin and damaged areas. Raw, boiled, roasted, mashed, or puréed celeriac differs according to water loss and additions. Match references to the preparation, and include oil, cream, butter, stock, or other ingredients retained in a finished serving.
Compare the right form: Reference peeled celeriac root, raw or cooked, with preparation and retained skin, liquid, fat, dairy, or other additions specified.
Diet considerations
Celeriac is a plant root. Plain portions fit plant-based patterns, while mash, soup, gratin, and roasted preparations may contain butter, cream, cheese, meat stock, coatings, or cereal ingredients. Its portion and recipe determine the carbohydrate pattern; mixed dishes require ingredient-level review rather than root-only classification.
AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganTypically compatible
- VegetarianTypically compatible
- PescatarianTypically compatible
- KetoDepends on the version
- PaleoTypically compatible
- Low-carbDepends on the version
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Vegetarian · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Pescatarian · Typically compatible
- The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
- Keto · Depends on the version
- Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
- Paleo · Typically compatible
- The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
- Low-carb · Depends on the version
- Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Celeriac, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.
The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.
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