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Celery is a fancy vegetable that you can use in tons of recipes. It is a plant-based herb that has a unique taste. It’s nothing like other boring green vegetables. Some seem to like its taste, whereas many don’t prefer to eat it. So, you might ask people, “what does celery taste like?” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, it might sound weird. But, many find celery tastes differently. Some say it tastes salty, whereas others say it has a tangy bitter taste. The best part of celery is its unique crunch in every bite.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, celery is rich in nutrition. It contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, fiber, magnesium, and potassium. You can use this vegetable in many ways, like making smoothies, curries, and salads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about celery and up your cooking game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Celery Taste Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Celery is mild and bold in taste altogether. Four words can define celery taste very well; (leafy, salty, earthy, and bland<\/strong>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which process you’re growing celery will also affect its taste. Some find celery\u2019s taste spicy, whereas others find it sweet. If the plant gets enough water, it might produce sweeter celery.  However, you can make it taste better in different dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While testing celery, you’ll find it salty and watery at first. It has an appealing crunchiness like kale\/ salads. The watery consistency gives it a flavor like carrots. The reason behind such taste is celery belongs to a vegetable family (carrots, parsnips, and parsley). The most common type of celery found is “pascal celery.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some describe the celery as a green onion. It’s because of the earthy, unique flavor. Celery carries furanocoumarins ( an organic chemical compound)  <\/a>that give a tingly taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celery gives a strange feeling to your tongue. It has a mint-like flavor that creates a strange sensation. If you’ve ever tried beetroot, you might find its similarity to celery. But celery is also a bit spicy in taste. In addition, the leaves of celery seem quite bitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also has this spicy yet tender feeling on the leaf side. Without this spicy taste, it might taste blunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the taste of celery will also vary depending on the celery type. The lighter the celery color, the juicer its taste will be. People serve celery differently to avoid extreme bitterness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooked Celery Taste Vs. Raw Celery Taste<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Celery taste will differ depending on several factors. You can serve both raw and cooked celery. Raw celery is used more in salads\/kale. It has a refreshing but bitter taste. On the other hand, cooked or baked celery gives a sweet flavor. Raw celery turns into sweet ones through heat.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you compare cooked celery and raw celery, you might find some basic differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooked Celery <\/strong><\/td>Raw Celery<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
If you cook celery, the heat helps to cut off the extreme bitterness of celery<\/td>Raw celery is mostly bitter in taste. <\/td><\/tr>
Cooked celery tastes sweet<\/td>Raw celery is salty and watery<\/td><\/tr>
It gives a mild taste to any dish<\/td>Raw celery has a green robust flavor<\/td><\/tr>
After cooking, celery is not that crunchy but tastes juicy<\/td>Raw celery is quite crunchy and juicy with every bite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> It is not necessary that raw Celery has to be bitter. Fresh Celery can be naturally sweet before cooking. Extreme bitterness in your Celery might be as a result of insufficient watering while cultivating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Make Celery Taste Better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yes, Celery can definitely get tastier if you do some good cooking with it. The best thing about Celery is its versatility. You can serve your Celery in many ways. As: liquid, cooked, boiled, and baked form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make celery shakes, soup, salads, Clery desserts, Celery appetizers, and many more recipes. Celery juice is comparatively better in taste than raw ones. It gives a sweet flavor to your tongue as you can use sweeter there. Also, celery juice is pretty hydrating that can keep you active all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are eating raw Celery, try it out with cheese dippings. This makes Celery a hundred times easy to eat. Also, peanut butter makes a good combination with Celery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while cooking the Celery, add some basic spices to bring the traditional flavor. For example, garlic or onion can cover up the smell of Celery. You can also use some beetroot for your dish with Celery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n