What bulk celery formats can PFVN, Inc. supply?

Common celery programs include NFC celery juice, celery juice concentrate (including higher °Brix options), celery powder (vegetable powders and juice powders), celery puree, and frozen celery cuts (diced/sliced depending on supplier). Availability depends on origin, crop year, and processor program.

Why do manufacturers use celery juice concentrate or celery juice powder?

Celery juice concentrate and celery juice powder are used for vegetable-forward flavor systems, savory applications, and (program-dependent) cured-meat style applications where nitrate targets may matter. Buyers typically specify °Brix, pH, sensory profile, and—when required—nitrate specification and supporting COA/testing.

What should I specify when buying celery ingredients in bulk?

For juices and concentrates: target °Brix, pH/acidity, sensory profile, color, and microbiology. For powders: moisture, particle size/mesh, flow/caking, and—when required—nitrate targets. For puree: solids/viscosity and sieve/particle size. Also specify packaging (drums/totes/bags/cases), storage (ambient/chilled/frozen), annual volume, destination, and timeline.

Do celery ingredients require allergen attention?

Celery is treated as an allergen in some markets and customer programs. If your QA or export requirements include celery allergen labeling or segregation, request allergen statements and handling documentation during sourcing.

All Celery formats in one page

Celery: Bulk Ingredients

PFVN, Inc. supplies bulk celery ingredients for food and beverage manufacturing through a network of qualified processors. This page covers common celery formats—Frozen, Juice Concentrate, NFC Juice, Powder, Puree—with practical guidance on specs, applications, packaging, and documentation.

Available formats

Frozen • Concentrate • NFC Juice • Powder • Puree

Programs

Conventional & Organic options*

Primary uses

Savory • Beverage blends • Seasonings • Processing inputs

*Availability depends on crop year, origin, and processor program.

Quote-ready: format + target °Brix/pH or moisture/mesh + nitrate target (if applicable) + packaging + annual volume + ship-to + timeline.

Bulk celery ingredients: celery juice concentrate, NFC juice, powder, puree, frozen cuts

Celery product overview

Celery is a distinctive ingredient used for fresh, green aromatic notes, savory depth, and vegetable-forward positioning. In bulk manufacturing, celery is commonly sourced as NFC juice or juice concentrate for dosing into wet systems, celery powder for dry blends and seasoning systems, and puree or frozen cuts for soups, sauces, prepared foods, and culinary applications.

What celery contributes

Aromatic profile: bright, green, savory “celery” character
Formulation flexibility: wet dosing (juice/concentrate) or dry dosing (powder)
Functional use cases: seasoning systems, soups, sauces, prepared foods, beverage blends
Program-dependent specs: nitrate targets may be relevant for certain applications

Key considerations for buyers

Flavor intensity: celery can dominate—define a sensory target and use level
Color variation: green/yellow hue can vary by origin and process
Nitrate (when required): specify targets and request supporting documentation/testing
Allergen programs: some markets treat celery as an allergen—request allergen statements if needed

Tip: Tell us your application category (soups/sauces, seasonings, beverage blends, processing inputs). We’ll recommend the best format and a buyer-ready spec checklist.

Available formats

Frozen

Frozen celery supports year-round manufacturing and consistent prep yields. Supplier programs may include diced, sliced, or blends (program-dependent).

What buyers specify

Cut: diced, sliced, or custom prep (program-dependent)
Piece size distribution + broken % tolerance
Defects/foreign material limits + sorting level
Micro specs, lot traceability, and shelf-life
Frozen chain requirements, cases/pallet configuration

Typical applications

Soups, stews, sauces, and ready meals
Foodservice prep and meal kits
Savory vegetable blends (mirepoix-style systems)
Low-heat processes where fresh notes matter

Celery Juice Concentrate

Celery juice concentrate is used when you need efficient logistics and consistent dosing into wet formulations. Concentrate is typically specified by °Brix and sensory profile.

What buyers specify

Target °Brix range (program-dependent)
pH/acidity and sensory target (green/bright vs. more cooked notes)
Color expectations (natural variation by crop and process)
Micro limits, shelf-life, and handling/storage requirements
Nitrate target (if applicable) + supporting COA/testing expectations
Packaging: drums/totes; ambient/chilled/frozen logistics (program-dependent)

Typical applications

Soups, sauces, and savory bases
Seasoning pastes and wet spice systems
Vegetable beverage blends (program-dependent)
Processing inputs where consistent dosing is required

Tip: If nitrate specification matters for your program, request a defined target range and lot-level verification requirements.

NFC Celery Juice

Not-From-Concentrate celery juice is typically selected for a fresher sensory profile. It is commonly shipped chilled or frozen depending on program.

What buyers specify

Single-strength solids and pH (program-dependent)
Chilled vs. frozen logistics and shelf-life targets
Micro targets and intended-use requirements
Filtration/clarity expectations (when applicable)
Nitrate target (if applicable) + documentation requirements

Typical applications

Premium savory beverage blends
Wet formulations where freshness is prioritized
Clean-label programs requiring minimal processing (program-dependent)

Celery Powder

Celery powder is used for dry handling and easy incorporation into seasoning blends, dry mixes, and snack systems. Programs may include vegetable powders and juice powders (supplier-dependent).

What buyers specify

Moisture target, flowability, and caking tolerance
Particle size / mesh (blend uniformity and mouthfeel)
Aroma/flavor intensity (celery can be potent)
Color expectations and batch-to-batch tolerance
Nitrate target (if applicable) + test method/documentation expectations
Packaging: lined bags/cases; shelf-life targets

Typical applications

Seasoning blends, bouillon-style systems, dry soup mixes
Snack coatings and savory powders
Dry rubs, spice blends, and culinary dry mixes
Processing programs requiring standardized powder input (program-dependent)

Tip: If you’re blending at high speed, specify anti-caking expectations and target moisture to protect flowability in storage.

Celery Puree

Celery puree provides a stronger “whole-vegetable” character and can add body and texture to savory products. It is commonly used in soups, sauces, and prepared foods.

What buyers specify

Solids / °Brix (or solids %) and pH (as applicable)
Sieve / particle size (smooth vs. rustic)
Viscosity target (pumpability and fill performance)
Heat treatment / aseptic requirements (program-dependent)
Micro limits, packaging, and shelf-life expectations

Typical applications

Soups, sauces, and savory bases
Prepared meals, fillings, and spreads
Vegetable blends (celery + onion/carrot systems)
Foodservice culinary applications

Quick selection guide: which celery format fits your product?

Use this table to shortlist the right format based on process, handling, and sensory goals.

Goal	Recommended format	Why
Dry blending / seasonings	Celery powder	Low water activity and easy dosing into spice and snack systems.
Efficient wet dosing	Juice concentrate	Logistics-efficient with consistent solids for repeatable formulation.
Fresher celery character	NFC juice	Often preferred when “fresh green” notes are the priority.
Texture + whole-veg character	Puree or frozen cuts	Adds vegetable identity and mouthfeel to soups, sauces, and meals.

Buyer tip: If your program requires a nitrate spec, include the target range and lot verification expectations in your RFQ.

Typical specifications (what to ask for)

Specs vary by format and program; this checklist helps your team align quickly.

Parameter	How it’s typically specified
Soluble solids (°Brix)	Define targets for NFC vs. concentrate; align to dosing and finished flavor intensity.
pH / acidity	Specify a target range to support process and finished sensory balance.
Sensory profile	Agree on an intensity target (fresh/green vs. cooked notes) and acceptable variance.
Nitrate (if applicable)	Target range + documentation/testing expectations at lot level (program-dependent).
Powder moisture / mesh	Moisture target, particle size, and flow/caking expectations for storage and blending.
Puree viscosity / sieve	Viscosity range and sieve/particle size for texture and pumpability.
Microbiology	Limits per intended use; confirm ready-to-eat vs. cooked applications.
Certifications	USDA Organic / Kosher / others upon request (where available).
Packaging	Drums/totes for liquids; lined bags/cases for powders; cases for frozen cuts.
Storage	Ambient/chilled/frozen depending on format and supplier program.

Applications

Common application paths for celery ingredients include:

Savory foods: soups, sauces, stews, gravies, meal components
Seasonings: bouillon-style blends, dry soups, savory rubs, snack coatings
Prepared foods: fillings, spreads, deli-style salads, savory bases
Beverage blends: vegetable-forward blends and savory drink concepts (program-dependent)
Processing inputs: programs requiring standardized celery-derived components (spec-dependent)

Tip: Share your process (retort/hot-fill/kettle/frozen) and target celery intensity—we’ll recommend the right format and spec ranges.

Packaging & storage guidance

Packaging: Drums and totes are common for juices, concentrates, and some puree programs. Powders typically ship in lined cases or bags. Frozen celery ships in frozen-capable cases and palletization.

Storage: Concentrates may ship ambient, chilled, or frozen depending on the supplier program. NFC and frozen formats generally require cold chain. Powders store ambient in cool, dry conditions.

Documentation: COA and supporting quality documents are typically available. If you need USDA Organic, Kosher, allergen statements, or additional testing (including nitrate verification where applicable), mention it in your inquiry.

Traceability: Industrial programs often include lot IDs and origin information; requirements vary by supplier.

Receiving checklist: verify temperature at receiving (if chilled/frozen), inspect packaging integrity, and release lots against COA and your QA specifications.

Related products

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