Frequently-asked questions

Coffee contains a substance known as caffeine, but so do tea, cocoa, kola nuts, etc. Chicory is a plant-based product and naturally caffeine-free. Chicory offers an alternative to pure coffee, reducing the buzz when compared with exclusively drinking high-caffeine drinks.

Chicory is naturally gluten-free and therefore compatible with a gluten-free diet. Nonetheless, make sure you get checked out if you think you might be allergic to gluten or intolerant. Do not run the risk of having to avoid gluten forever without good reason.

Both Greeks and Egyptians have been using chicory for its inherent goodness since ancient times. This plant is one of the rare plant-based caffeine-free drinks and what’s more, it’s a great source of fibre. You can drink pure chicory at any time, and all day long.

Chicory products are made with chicory roots. These roots are naturally caffeine-free and contain no other products likely to give you a buzz. Leroux sells a wide range of caffeine-free 100% chicory products.

Often, when you taste chicory for the first time, one thing comes to mind: it's bitter! There are many preconceived ideas about this flavour... So where does this bitterness come from? Can it be reduced? We'll tell you all about it right here!

Cichorium intybus is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Just like the daisy, the dandelion or even the artichoke. Some call it wild chicory, others bitter chicory. To our great delight, there are several varieties of chicory: those with leaves, such as endive or radicchio, and those with roots. At Chicorée Leroux, we only use the root variety, also known as industrial chicory or beverage chicory, in our recipes.