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Chicory Root

Low concern

Chicory root and its inulin are recognized dietary fiber sources. FDA accepts inulin from chicory as a dietary fiber under the Nutrition Facts label rules.

Found in

1,280 products

What it is

Root of Cichorium intybus, used as a coffee substitute and as a source of inulin (a soluble fiber).

Provides flavor and dietary fiber (inulin); sometimes used as a sugar replacer.

Why it's flagged

may cause gas/bloating in sensitive individuals at high doses

What regulators actually say

"FDA has determined that the following added non-digestible carbohydrates meet the definition of dietary fiber: ... inulin and inulin-type fructans."

FDA - Scientific Evidence on Non-Digestible Carbohydrates — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

FDA accepts inulin (chicory root) as a dietary fiber for nutrition labeling purposes.

European Union — EFSA

Inulin authorized; chicory is a conventional food.

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