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Chicory Extract
Chicory Extract
Also known as: extract of chicory
Low concern
Chicory root extract is GRAS in the US; chicory inulin has EFSA-authorised health claims related to bowel function. May cause GI bloating/gas at high intake due to fermentable fiber.
Found in
994 products
What it is
Extract from chicory root (Cichorium intybus); rich in inulin (a soluble fiber).
Coffee substitute, fiber source, and prebiotic ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- GI discomfort (gas/bloating) at high intake in sensitive individuals
What regulators actually say
"Native chicory inulin contributes to the maintenance of normal defecation by increasing stool frequency."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS; chicory listed in 21 CFR 182.20.
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; chicory inulin has authorised health claims.
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