How to Revive Limp Celery

Celery that has gone limp during storage can be saved and used. Try these easy steps before tossing it into the garbage and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Steps

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Cut the celery into sticks. This means removing the base and the leaf ends.^{[1]
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Place the cut sticks into a bowl of iced water.^{[2]
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Use. The sticks should be revived and as good as new.
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Refresh the entire celery (head of celery). If you need to revive all of the celery, cut a thin slice off the root end of the celery and stand this end in the bowl of ice water for up to half an hour. Again, it should revive well and be ready for immediate use.^{[3]
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Community Q&A

Question

A vinegar and sugar marinade softened the celery, why is this?

Community Answer

Any marinade with sugar and vinegar generally will soften fiber material, organic plant material and also animal proteins. If you leave it too long in marinade it will pickle it, which is a chemical name for cooking it.
Question

What happens when I un-wilt celery? How does it work/happen? What happens to the celery?

Community Answer

If you think about it it is very logical. Celery is a plant that is composed of organic fibers that draw up water. Generally, placing celery back in cold water will rehydrate the celery.
Question

After reviving celery, how should it be stored in the refrigerator?

Community Answer

Store in cool water in a Tupperware container. Cover with plastic.