Celery salt
Celery Salt
Celery salt is a type of seasoning made from ground celery seeds and salt. It is commonly used in cooking to enhance the flavor of various dishes.
Pronunciation
Celery salt is pronounced as /ˈsɛləri sɔːlt/.
Etymology
The term "celery salt" originates from the English words "celery", which is a type of plant, and "salt", a common seasoning. The word "celery" comes from the Old French celeri, which is derived from an earlier form, selinon, borrowed from Greek. The word "salt" comes from the Old English sealt, which is of Germanic origin.
Usage
Celery salt is often used as a seasoning in recipes, particularly in North America. It is a key ingredient in the Bloody Mary cocktail and in the classic crab and seafood seasoning blend known as Old Bay Seasoning. It can also be used to season vegetables, salads, and stews.
Related Terms
- Celery: A marshland plant in the family Apiaceae that has been cultivated as a vegetable since antiquity.
- Salt: A mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite.
- Seasoning: The process of adding salt, herbs, or spices to food to enhance the flavor.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Celery salt
- Wikipedia's article - Celery salt
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