Phthalides

Specific molecules

Sedanolide and 3-n-butylphthalide: the smell of celery, and the only family of compounds specific to it.

The seeds are far more concentrated than the stalk or the root. Not to be confused with falcarinol, which celery shares with carrot and parsnip.

Where to find it (2)

• Celery
• Celery seeds

Also, in smaller amounts (2)

• Celeriac
• Sea celery