To make celery juice easy to drink, blend or juice celery with green apple or cucumber at about 2:1, then add a squeeze of lemon and a little ginger. Choose pale inner stalks, which are less bitter, and serve it cold. Celery juice has only about 14 kcal per 100 ml; claims that it “detoxes” or cures disease are not supported by evidence.
Key facts at a glance
- Bitterness comes mainly from the dark outer stalks and leaves.
- Apple, cucumber, lemon, pineapple and ginger are the best partners.
- Serve cold — chilling reduces the grassy note.
- Nutrition: low calorie, some potassium and vitamin K, and naturally about 80 mg of sodium per 100 ml.
- Drink within 24 hours if homemade.
Easy celery juice recipe
Makes about 350 ml.
- 6 celery stalks (about 300 g), preferably inner stalks
- 1 green apple or half a cucumber (about 150 g)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 cm fresh ginger (optional)
- Wash well and trim the base and most leaves.
- Juice everything, or blend with 100 ml cold water and strain through a fine sieve.
- Stir in the lemon juice and serve over ice.
Tips to make it taste better
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Too bitter | Use inner stalks; remove leaves; add apple |
| Too grassy | Add lemon or lime; serve very cold |
| Too salty | Add cucumber or pineapple |
| Too thin | Blend instead of juicing and keep some pulp |
| Flat flavour | Add ginger or a few mint leaves |
Celery juice nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 kcal |
| Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Potassium | 260 mg |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin K | 29 µg |
Based on USDA FoodData Central values for raw celery.
What celery juice can and can’t do
- Hydration — yes, it is mostly water.
- Potassium and vitamin K — useful amounts.
- Detox, cure for skin or gut conditions — no scientific support.
- Fibre — mostly removed by juicing; eating celery gives more.
Who should be careful
- People on warfarin — keep vitamin K intake consistent.
- People on low-sodium diets — celery is naturally salty.
- People with celery allergy — celery is a major allergen in the EU.
Frequently asked questions
Why does celery juice taste bitter?
The outer stalks and leaves contain more bitter compounds. Using pale inner stalks and adding apple or lemon helps.
Should I drink celery juice on an empty stomach?
It makes no proven difference. Drink it whenever suits you.
How much celery juice per day?
A glass of 200–300 ml is a reasonable amount for most people.
Can I make celery juice without a juicer?
Yes. Blend with a little cold water and strain through a fine sieve or nut-milk bag.
Vegetable juices from ACM Beverage
ACM Beverage produces vegetable juices in Vietnam for OEM and private label customers. See the 250 ml celery juice, the vegetable drinks range, or read about carrot juice and NFC tomato juice.
This article is general nutrition information, not medical advice.
