Description
Roasted chicory root (Cichorium intybus) processed into a fine powder, used as a caffeine-free coffee substitute and as a flavor enhancer in coffee blends, particularly the New Orleans style.
Dark brown free-flowing powder with characteristic roasted, slightly bitter aroma reminiscent of dark coffee. Naturally caffeine-free and rich in inulin soluble fiber.
We supply food-grade Chicory Root Powder Coffee Substitute from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include standard roast chicory, dark roast for intense coffee-style flavor, instant chicory (water-soluble), and organic-certified grades.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering moisture, inulin content, and microbiology.
Introduction
Chicory has been used as a coffee substitute since at least the 17th century, with widespread adoption during periods of coffee shortage including the Napoleonic blockade and World War II rationing.
The New Orleans coffee tradition continued the practice into regular cuisine, blending chicory with coffee at approximately 30 percent inclusion to extend the coffee, deepen the color, and add a distinctive bitter-sweet flavor that has become a signature of the city.
The active components include inulin, a soluble fiber that supports gut health through prebiotic action, and a complex profile of roasted aromatic compounds developed during the roasting process.
Modern interest in chicory has expanded beyond traditional coffee substitute applications into functional foods targeting prebiotic fiber claims, where the inulin content supports digestive health positioning.
Where it is used
- Caffeine-free coffee substitute beverages
- New Orleans-style coffee blends with roasted chicory
- Coffee blend extender for cost reduction in commercial coffee
- Functional beverage applications targeting prebiotic inulin claims
- Children's beverage applications avoiding caffeine
- Bakery applications adding roasted coffee-like flavor without caffeine
- Pregnant and breastfeeding consumer products
- Herbal coffee-style blend ingredients
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark brown free-flowing powder |
| Moisture | ≤ 7.0% |
| Inulin content | ≥ 30.0% |
| Caffeine | Not detected |
| Mesh size | 60 to 80 mesh |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g |
| Roast level | Per customer specification |
| Solubility | Standard or instant per customer specification |
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