Key Advantages
- Nutrient preservation: Quick-freezing locks in nutrients before celery cells fully freeze, retaining over 90% of vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber, and potassium (fresh celery loses ~25% vitamin C after 2 days at room temperature).
- Natural flavor: Free of artificial additives (e.g., preservatives, colorants), it retains celery’s natural sweetness and herbal aroma through blanching and quick-freezing (some products are lightly salted for flavor).
- Vibrant color: Standardized blanching (with vitamin C for color protection) effectively inhibits chlorophyll degradation, keeping each piece bright green (matching the color of freshly picked celery within 2 hours).
- Convenience: No need for leaf removal or washing (some products are pre-processed). Thawed dice can be microwaved, boiled, or stir-fried (cooked in 30 seconds-2 minutes), ideal for busy lifestyles.
- Healthy and low-fat: High in fiber (1.6g/100g) and low in calories (~16kcal/100g), rich in potassium and calcium (260mg potassium/100g), making it an excellent choice for blood sugar control, weight loss, and daily nutrition supplementation.
Application Scenarios
- Quick home meals: Thawed dice microwaved for 30 seconds, tossed with peanut butter and vinegar for “Peanut Butter Celery Salad”; or stir-fried with eggs and shredded pork (“Celery Shredded Pork Stir-Fry”) for quick home dishes.
- Restaurant sides: Served in burgers, sandwiches (sandwiched in bread), or salads (mixed with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese) to enhance freshness.
Quality Tips
- Store at a stable temperature below -18°C; avoid repeated thawing and refreezing (causes celery dice to absorb water, soften, and lose texture).
- Control reheating time (microwave on medium-high for 30 seconds, boil for 1 minute). Avoid prolonged high heat (causes softening and yellowing).
