Chicory explained: what it is and where it comes from
Chicory root comes from the root of the common chicory plant, which the NIH identifies as Cichorium intybus. The NIH says chicory root is baked and then ground. One product we reviewed lists chicory, and its label prints 50 mg per serving.
- What it is
- Plant
- In the products we reviewed
- 1, its label prints the amount
What chicory is
How much chicory each product gives
The product we reviewed that lists chicory
| Product | Form and serving | Chicory per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capsules2 capsules | 50 mg | 8.3 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is chicory root?
Chicory root is the root of the common chicory plant.
What is the chicory root plant called?
Cichorium intybus is the scientific name of common chicory, according to the NIH.
How do you prepare chicory root?
Chicory root is baked and then ground, according to the NIH.
Which supplement contains chicory?
Steel Bite Pro is a product we reviewed that lists chicory. Its label prints 50 mg per serving of 2 capsules.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH National Cancer Institute Thesaurus, Chicory Rootevsexplore.semantics.cancer.gov/evsexplorechecked