Celery on food labels: other names and where it hides

What are the other names for celery on a label?

On a label, celery can also appear as “Celeriac”, “Celery salt”, “Celery seed”, “Mirepoix” or “Vegetable bouillon”.

CeleriacCelery saltCelery seedCeleryMirepoixVegetable bouillon

Bravoora knows all of these, and the free label checker finds every one. Try the label checker · How Bravoora decides

Where is celery found?

Stock cubes, bouillon and gravy granules often contain celery.
Soups, especially tomato and vegetable, often use it.
Spice mixes and celery salt carry it in concentrated form.
Processed meats and pâté can contain celery.
Ready meals, sauces and vegetable juices often include it.

Is celery a major allergen?

Yes in the UK, Europe and the Gulf, where labels must name celery. US labels do not have to, so check imported American packs.

Allergen	US	UK and Europe	Gulf
Celery	Not required	Required	Required

Sources checked 22 September 2026. All allergen guides

Which diets and allergies does celery fit?

For celery: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, peanut-allergy, sesame-allergy, egg-allergy, soy-allergy and caffeine-free profiles get Fits you.

VeganFits youIt comes from a plant.

A packed product can still carry a “may contain” warning, so check the pack.

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What is celery?

Celery — the stalk, the root as celeriac, the seed and the salt — must be declared in the UK, the EU and the Gulf (GSO 9). It is not on the US list. Reactions range from mild to severe, and the concentrated forms in seasoning are the ones that catch people out.

How does Bravoora check for celery?

Bravoora looks for celery in all its forms, including celeriac, celery seed and celery salt, in the language the label is printed in, and keeps “contains” and “may contain” apart.

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