celery distillates

Celery distillates are concentrated natural extracts derived from the plant species Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery. This material appears as a clear to pale yellow liquid characterized by distinctive terpenic and green herbal odor notes, accompanied by subtle spicy nuances. The flavor profile is notable for its fresh, green, and slightly nutty characteristics, making it valuable in food and beverage formulations. Known also by numerous botanical synonyms such as apium integrilobum distillates and carum graveolens distillates, celery distillates are available commercially as specialty natural flavoring agents. These distillates are typically obtained through steam distillation from celery stalks and seeds and can be referenced in chemical databases such as PubChem. The product finds use predominantly in enhancing savory notes and imparting fresh, green nuances in complex flavor blends.

Celery distillates are naturally found in celery plants, including both stalks and seeds, contributing to their characteristic aroma and taste. Their biological origin in Apium graveolens supports applications primarily as flavoring agents. Within food technology, they enhance flavor profiles related to vegetables, soups, broths, and herbal notes such as lovage root and parsley leaf. The distillates also simulate green and slightly spicy flavors reminiscent of fenugreek and bell pepper. Regulatory frameworks such as FEMA (US) recognize their use as flavoring substances with specific recommended usage levels. Due to their natural occurrence and solubility properties, these distillates have potential in culinary flavorings that require water-soluble components, as well as in some niche savory product developments.

Celery distillates exhibit solubility in water, alcohol, and propylene glycol, making them versatile for incorporation into various formulation bases including aqueous and hydro-alcoholic systems. The terpenic chemical constituents contribute to their characteristic spicy and green aroma notes. Their liquid form at room temperature facilitates ease of handling and dosing in flavor applications. The composition likely includes volatile essential oil components responsible for the herbal sensory profile. Such solubility and volatility aspects influence the distillates’ stability, sensory release, and compatibility when formulated with other natural or synthetic flavoring agents. These properties enable efficient blending and sustained aroma impact in end-use products.

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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Dermal Toxicity:
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for celery distillates usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

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