Celery Root

Also listed as Celeriac Root and Knob Celery.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Celery Root is celeriac sold as a knobby root. Labels may say celery root or celeriac.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is peeled and mashed, roasted, or soup-ed.

Here is what food agencies say.

FDA produce labeling applies.

Here is what research has found.

Root vegetables can carry soil bacteria if not washed and peeled.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Peel thoroughly and refrigerate after cutting.

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/24/2026