Chicory is a flowering plant of the dandelion family, Asteraceae, identified by its tough stem and blue and purple flowers. While the flowers and leaves can be used, it’s the plant’s root that is most ...

New weight loss supplements are constantly popping up. But one that’s stood the test of time? Chicory root fiber, a powdered herb that helps tame hunger and nourish a healthy gut, resulting in lasting ...

Functional ingredient manufacturer BENEO has unveiled a multi-million euro investment programme to increase production capacity for chicory root fibre, an ingredient it insists will play a ‘central ...