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
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In the products we reviewed
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What chicory is

  • Chicory root comes from the root of the common chicory plant.1
  • The scientific name of common chicory is Cichorium intybus.1
  • Chicory root is baked and then ground.1

How much chicory each product gives

Per serving, as each label prints it
Steel Bite Pro50 mg

The product we reviewed that lists chicory

ProductForm and servingChicory per servingOur scorePrice a bottleBuy
Steel Bite Pro#6 in oral health supportCapsules2 capsules50 mg8.3$49Check price
Prices checked Oct 11, 2026

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.

  1. 1NIH National Cancer Institute Thesaurus, Chicory Rootevsexplore.semantics.cancer.gov/evsexplorechecked