Celery – Stalk or Rib? – Nutrition and Food Safety

HomeHealthy EatingActive LivingFood SafetyFood PreservationRecipesCNPResourcesMenuHomeHealthy EatingActive LivingFood SafetyFood PreservationRecipesCNPResourcesCelery – Stalk or Rib?That refreshing “crunch” you get biting into a crisp rib is one of the great pleasures of eating celery. Celery is truly an amazing and versatile vegetable that should be in every refrigerator.Delicious and Available Year RoundThe green celery available in most produce sections today is a variety known as Pascal. Celery is available year-round, but it does have a natural season and is at its best in the fall, with its harvest continuing through winter in warm and temperate climates.What to Look ForCelery should be crisp, bright pale green, and tightly packed. Look for fresh leaves and unblemished stalks. The stalk or head of celery should feel heavy for its size. Celery “hearts” are the tender innermost ribs of the celery stalk. Avoid rubbery, wilted, or yellow celery. When selecting celery, remember this r...