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Facts for Celery

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Celery is 94 percent water, but does contain vitamin A, C, B-complex, and E with a host of minerals. It is also high in fiber as might be expected from the texture.

Source: “From Asparagus to Zucchini – A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce (3rd Edition)”

  • Celery was brought from Scotland to Michigan in the 1850s, where it soon became a commercial crop. Source: Produce Marketing Association
  • The most common variety is the pale green Pascal celery. Source: Produce Marketing Association