Chicory is a flowering plant of the dandelion family, Asteraceae, identified by its tough stem and blue and purple flowers. While the flowers and leaves can be used, it’s the plant’s root that is most ...

If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused about what it actually is, you're not alone. While many have embraced eating the leaves of chicory plants—tightly packed heads ...

Chicory root is being added to many packaged foods, and enjoyed as a coffee substitute. Here's what you need to know about it. If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused ...