Description of Chicory Root Powder

• Appearance: deep brown color
• Properties: a rich source of inulin — a prebiotic dietary fiber
• Composition: caffeine-free; rich in beneficial substances, including inulin (soluble fiber), B-group vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and iron
• Product range: we offer chicory powder in various shades and flavor profiles depending on the degree of roasting, comparable to cocoa powder colors

Chicory Flour

Chicory flour is a product obtained from the processing of chicory roots (Cichorium intybus) and is used in the following applications:

• Beverage production:
  The most common application is the production of instant beverages, which serve as a popular caffeine-free alternative to coffee. It can also be used as an additive to natural coffee.
• Confectionery industry:
  The powder is added to candies, cakes, and other confectionery products. It acts as a natural sweetener (due to fructose and inulin) and enriches products with dietary fiber.
• Bakery production:
  Chicory is used in the production of bakery products. The addition of 3% chicory root powder can improve organoleptic and physicochemical properties, increasing gluten strength.
• Food fortification:
  Chicory is used to enrich various food products, including dairy and fermented milk products, with dietary fiber and to reduce overall sugar content.
• Diabetic nutrition:
  Since inulin is a natural sugar substitute, chicory is an essential ingredient in the production of diabetic and dietetic foods.

Conclusion

Chicory is a valuable and multifunctional raw material for the food industry.