What Is Parsley Root?

Parsley root, botanically known as Petroselinum crispum, comes from the same plant species as familiar leafy parsley.

Also called Hamburg parsley or Dutch parsley, the root has a long culinary history in European cooking. It is commonly prepared as a root vegetable in a similar way to carrots and parsnips.

Our dried parsley root is cut and sifted into convenient light-colored pieces. It has a pleasant aroma and a savory flavor commonly described as a cross between celery and parsnip.

A Versatile Culinary Root

Dried parsley root rehydrates during cooking and brings depth to:

• Soups and stews

• Vegetable and meat broths

• Sauces and gravies

• Slow-cooked dishes

• Savory herbal blends

Its concentrated parsley-root flavor makes it especially useful when fresh parsley root is unavailable.

Product details

• Botanical name: Petroselinum crispum

• Common name: Parsley root

• Alternate culinary names: Hamburg parsley and Dutch parsley

• Plant part: Root

• Form: Cut and sifted

• Appearance: Light-colored dried pieces

• Aroma: Pleasant and aromatic

• Flavor: Savory, with notes resembling celery and parsnip

• Origin: Bulgaria/Poland

• Ingredients: Parsley root

  Ingredient contribution

  Flavor: Adds concentrated parsley character with celery-like and parsnip-like notes.

  Aroma: Contributes a pleasant vegetable and herbal aroma during cooking.

  Culinary role: Adds savory depth to soups, broths, sauces and slow-cooked recipes.

  Traditional context: Parsley root has a long history as a root vegetable in European cuisine.

  Preparation

  Add parsley root to soups, broths or stews while they simmer. Cook until the dried pieces have rehydrated and released their flavor.

  Use according to taste and the size of the recipe.

  If you intend to market it as an herbal infusion, add separately verified water, amount and simmering directions before publishing.

  Storage

  Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry and dark place.

  Safety and cautions

  Use as a culinary food ingredient.

  Do not substitute parsley essential oil, oleoresin or another concentrated preparation for dried parsley root. Concentrated products have different safety considerations.

  People with a known parsley allergy should avoid this product. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using concentrated or medicinal amounts during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.