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''Celery'' was known from at least the [[early medieval]] period, but this was a bitter wild variety, mainly useful as a herb rather than as a vegetable. In the [[16th century]] a different, more succulent variety was in use in [[Italy]] , but still needed to be blanched to make it palatable. |
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'''Celery''' is a herbaceous [[plant]] erroneously believed to contain less energy than is required to consume the same. |
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By the [[17th century]] a variety of celery that would be recognisable to the modern eye was known across [[Europe]]. |
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Wild celery was known from at least the [[early medieval]] period, but this was a rather bitter version and was used primarily as a herb. In the [[16th century]] a different, more succulent variety was in use in [[Italy]] but still needed to be blanched to make it palatable to the palate of the time. |
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By the [[17th century]] a variety of celery that would be more recognisable to the modern eye , was known across [[Europe]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:07, 13 October 2008
Celery was known from at least the early medieval period, but this was a bitter wild variety, mainly useful as a herb rather than as a vegetable. In the 16th century a different, more succulent variety was in use in Italy, but still needed to be blanched to make it palatable.
By the 17th century a variety of celery that would be recognisable to the modern eye was known across Europe.
