Preservatives

Is celery powder clean?

Mostly. Only our Strict profile flags celery powder, under preservatives (evidence: mixed). Used in "uncured" meats as a natural source of nitrite, the same chemistry as added sodium nitrite.

Preservatives Mixed

Penalty 20 of 100 · Strict profile only

Used in "uncured" meats as a natural source of nitrite, the same chemistry as added sodium nitrite.

Source: IARC Monographs volume 94 (2010): ingested nitrate or nitrite under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation, probably carcinogenic (Group 2A)

Also on labels as

cultured celery powder, celery juice powder, celery juice

Low-FODMAP status

Coming soon: whether it is low-FODMAP and at what serving.

Related ingredients

BHA
BHT
TBHQ
Sodium nitrite
Bacon
Sausage
Sodium benzoate
Potassium bromate

From Gutlog's clean ingredient rubric, version 2026.11.0. Ask your assistant "is this clean?" with a photo of the label and Gutlog checks every ingredient. General information, not medical advice.