Gluten intolerance and chicory

Chicorée Leroux products are naturally gluten-free. However, it is essential to be diagnosed if an allergy or intolerance is suspected. You don’t want to risk depriving yourself of these products for life, without good reason.

What is gluten intolerance?

For some people, eating gluten-containing foods attacks the villi of the intestinal wall, causing pain, fatigue and weight loss. In such cases, they need to adopt an adapted diet to avoid these intestinal problems.

Gluten makes up 80% of the protein in wheat. It is also found in many cereals, such as rye and barley. As chicory comes from a root, it contains none of these proteins. This root is then processed by Leroux to produce Ground Chicory, Granulated Chicory, Soluble Chicory and Liquid Chicory. The products in the Leroux range are naturally gluten-free.

Chicorée Leroux products adapted to intolerances

Chicorée Leroux beverages are therefore perfectly suited to a gluten-free diet. gluten-free diet. However, in the case of a specific pathology, we recommend that you always seek advice from your doctor or dietician to assess the possibility of incorporating chicory into your diet.

Chicory, a hot/cold drink and a gluten-free culinary aid with 100% flavour!

Source : AFDIAG (French Gluten Intolerant Association)