Frequently asked questions

Caffeine is a substance found in coffee, but also in tea, cocoa, cola nuts, etc. Chicory is a naturally caffeine-free product of plant origin. As an alternative to pure coffee, it reduces the amount of stimulants consumed compared to beverages with a high caffeine content.

The advantage of Leroux Chicory drinks is that they can be drunk with milk, a vegetable drink or water. In this way, chicory retains its sweet, gourmet taste and can be adapted to your every need, as a hot or cold milk drink, prepared with water or as an infusion.

To ensure that Chicorée Leroux fans are always satisfied, the products have a long shelf life before and after opening. Once opened, products can be stored from 1 to 6 months, depending on the product.

Chicory is a naturally gluten-free food, making it suitable for the gluten-free diet. However, it is essential to be diagnosed if you think you are gluten intolerant or allergic. You don't want to risk depriving yourself of gluten-containing products for the rest of your life, for no good reason.

In hot or cold drinks, in water or milk, or as a culinary aid, Chicorée Leroux products bring you sweetness and indulgence every day. Find out how to use our products, so you can enjoy all their flavors and exploit all possible tasting possibilities.

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

Used since ancient times by the Greeks and Egyptians for its health benefits, chicory is one of the few caffeine-free beverages that is 100% plant-based and contains fiber. Pure, it can be enjoyed at any time of day, and several times a day!

According to our current state of knowledge, there is no contraindication to the consumption of our products Chicorée Soluble Nature, Liquide or en Grains during pregnancy. In fact, they are generally recommended for their benefits.

Chicory comes from the chicory root. It is naturally free of caffeine and other stimulants. Leroux therefore offers a wide range of products made exclusively from caffeine-free chicory.

When you taste chicory for the first time, there's one thing you can say to yourself: it's bitter! But where does this bitterness come from? Can it be reduced? We tell you all about it right here!

Caffeine is not recommended for children, but chicory is. Chicory comes from the chicory root. It is naturally free of stimulants. Respectful of the product, Leroux adds no sugar during the manufacture of its range.
Our products, made exclusively from chicory, are accessible to children.

Cichorium intybus is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. So are daisies, dandelions and even artichokes. Some call it wild chicory, others bitter chicory. Chicory comes in many varieties, from leafy ones like endive and radicchio to root varieties. At Chicorée Leroux, we use only chicory root, also known as industrial or beverage chicory, in our recipes.