What Is Roasted Chicory Root?

Chicory is a root that is roasted and used primarily as a substitute for coffee, although it contains no caffeine or stimulants. When roasted the flavor of chicory is very similar to coffee. Chicory contains inulin, a carbohydrate necessary for healthy gut bacteria to thrive. It is delicious on its own and when combined with other herbs.

How to Use Roasted Chicory Root (Common Uses)

Taken alone as a tea, decoction, or ground and combined with coffee during the coffee brewing process.

Active Constituents in Roasted Chicory Root

Inulin, oligofructoses.