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celery seed

celery seed

Herbs & Spices

Is celery seed high in gos?

GOS status
Safe

Is celery seed high or low in gos? See its exact rating, how much counts as a portion, and its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility in one place.

Sensitivity notes

Why gos food checker matters

Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are carbohydrates found mainly in legumes and some vegetables. They're a FODMAP that can ferment in the gut, causing bloating and discomfort in sensitive people.

  • Canned and rinsed legumes are lower in GOS than dried
  • Start with smaller portions and build up tolerance
  • Some people find beano-type enzymes helpful
  • Firm tofu is lower in GOS than silken tofu
  • Sprouted legumes may be better tolerated

Sensitivities

What celery seed contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPs
FructansSafe
GOSSafe
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineSafe
Histamine LiberatorsSafe
TyramineSafe

Plant compounds

SalicylatesSafe
OxalatesSafe
LectinSafe
NightshadesSafe

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholSafe
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsSafe

Additives

SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe

Allergens

Dairy ProteinsSafe
GlutenSafe
EggSafe
PeanutSafe
Tree NutsSafe
SoySafe
FishSafe
CrustaceansSafe
MolluscsSafe
SesameSafe
CeleryAvoid
MustardSafe
LupinSafe
Alpha-galSafe
NickelSafe

Diet fit

Where celery seed fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineFit
Low SalicylateFit
Low FermentationSafe
EoE CompatibleFit
AIPAvoid
InflammationFit
Reflux DietFit
Specific CarbohydrateFit
Low FibreCheck
Gastroparesis DietCheck

Lifestyle diets

VeganFit
VegetarianFit
PescatarianFit
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietFit
PaleoFit
Whole30Fit
KetoFit
Low-carbFit

Religious diets

HalalFit
KosherFit
Hindu (no beef)Fit
JainFit
Buddhist VegetarianFit
Orthodox FastingFit
Ingredient notes

What to know about celery seed

Celery seed is the one spice on this list where the allergy label matters more than the chemistry grades. Celery is a declarable allergen in the EU and UK, one of the fourteen that must be named on a label no matter how small the amount, and celery seed is the concentrated form of it: the seed of wild celery (smallage), not the salad stalk. Reactions to celery are well documented and range from oral itching to full anaphylaxis, including exercise-dependent cases where the food alone is tolerated. On the food-chemistry side the seed reads clean, with histamine, salicylate, oxalate, nickel, glutamate and every FODMAP subgroup graded A, and none of the stalk's polyol problem carries over at pinch quantities. So if you tolerate celery, the seed is an easy seasoning. If you do not, the seed is the version most likely to hide from you, because it mostly reaches your plate as celery salt.

Watch for

  • Celery is one of the fourteen allergens that must be declared on EU and UK labels, and that includes celery seed, celery salt and celery extract.It is not on the United States major allergen list, so a US label can legally bury it inside "spices" or "natural flavor"
  • Celery salt is simply ground celery seed mixed with salt, which is how celery hides in Old Bay, in the rim of a Bloody Mary, in tomato juice, hot dog and coleslaw seasonings, potato salad, brines and dry rubs.This is the single most common way people with celery allergy get an unexpected dose
  • Gram for gram the seed carries far more celery protein than a stalk does, and cooking is not a reliable safeguard: the birch-related celery allergen breaks down with heat but others in celery do not, so cooked celery has still caused reactions
  • Celery sits at the centre of the celery-mugwort-spice cluster, so mugwort and birch pollen allergy raises the odds of reacting to celery and to its Apiaceae relatives like carrot, fennel and coriander
  • The food-chemistry grades themselves are quiet: histamine A, liberator A, salicylate A, oxalate A, nickel A and glutamate A, with the overall FODMAP figure unrated rather than high
Learn More

GOS Guide

Everything you need to know about gos sensitivity and smart food choices.

Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are carbohydrates found mainly in legumes and some vegetables. They're a FODMAP that can ferment in the gut, causing bloating and discomfort in sensitive people.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for GOS sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

If you're sensitive to GOS, consider these strategies:

  • 1Canned and rinsed legumes are lower in GOS than dried
  • 2Start with smaller portions and build up tolerance
  • 3Some people find beano-type enzymes helpful
  • 4Firm tofu is lower in GOS than silken tofu
  • 5Sprouted legumes may be better tolerated

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FAQ

Is celery seed high in GOS?

GOS: low signal for most people.

Can I still eat celery seed if I'm sensitive to GOS?

Usually fine in normal portions.

What else should I check?

Check Celery, AIP, and Low Fibre next for a fuller picture.