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