Q&A for How to Revive Limp Celery

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.

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.

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

It could be because most fridges are equipped to remove humidity from the air. The reason for this is to prevent mold from growing in the fridge. In order to protect your celery from wilting, it should be stored in an airtight container. If it's airtight, it can't be dehumidified. If it's already wilted, just put it in some water, and it will be good as new.

It can still be used in dip and pureed food; it's usually not much good for anything else once frozen and limp but you'll still get the flavor in a soup or dip.