Celery seed is a small, slightly bitter seed that is commonly used as an ingredient in sauerkraut, pickling, and cold vegetable salads. This powdered version will blend smoothly into sauces and dressings for rich flavor without crunchy seed bits. For those avoiding salt, the Ground Celery Seeds is a wonderful sodium-free flavor enhancer in cooking. Celery grew wild in Sicily, was carried north as a medicinal plant, and, by the 17th century, was eaten in France and Italy as salad. Gardeners realized planting it late yielded longer, milder stalks that survived winter. Today, our fragrant Ground Celery Seeds are delicious in slaw, essential for pickles, and a pleasant addition to salad dressings