Description
Roasted dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) processed into a coarse or fine powder, used as a caffeine-free coffee substitute and as an ingredient in herbal beverage blends.
Brown to dark brown coarse-to-fine powder with characteristic roasted, slightly bitter, earthy aroma. Naturally caffeine-free and traditionally associated with liver and digestive support in herbal medicine.
We supply food-grade Dandelion Root Coffee Substitute from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include roasted ground root for brewing, instant dandelion root extract powder, blended dandelion-chicory grades, and organic-certified grades.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering moisture, inulin content, and microbiology.
Introduction
Dandelion has a long history in European and East Asian herbal medicine, traditionally associated with liver support, digestive function, and mild diuretic action.
Roasted dandelion root produces a beverage with coffee-like color and bitter-roasted character but no caffeine and a distinctly earthier flavor profile than coffee or chicory.
Like chicory, dandelion root is rich in inulin, the prebiotic soluble fiber that supports gut microbiome health. This shared compositional feature supports the use of dandelion in functional beverage applications targeting digestive health.
The wellness coffee category has emerged as a meaningful segment, with brands positioning dandelion-based blends as everyday substitutes for coffee that deliver the ritual and warmth of coffee without the caffeine impact.
Where it is used
- Caffeine-free coffee substitute beverages
- Herbal tea and tisane blends
- Functional beverage applications targeting liver and digestive support
- Wellness coffee blend manufacturing
- Pregnant and breastfeeding consumer products
- Children's herbal beverage applications
- Dandelion-chicory coffee substitute blends
- Herbal supplement and nutraceutical applications
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown to dark brown coarse-to-fine powder |
| Moisture | ≤ 8.0% |
| Inulin content | ≥ 20.0% |
| Caffeine | Not detected |
| Mesh size | 40 to 80 mesh |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g |
| Roast level | Per customer specification |
| Format | Ground root or extract powder per customer specification |
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