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.

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.

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!

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!

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.