Chicory Root Extract Powder is a natural compound derived from the perennial Cichorium intybus of the chicory plant root. Extraction usually includes extraction with water/ethanol and spray drying to convert into fine, light beige to pale brown powder with acceptable and distinct solubility properties and mean particle size. Its main working ingredients include inulin, prebiotic fibre, and other phenolic compounds that confer functional benefits. The extract is primarily appreciated because it facilitates the welfare of the digestive system by inducing the growth of good intestinal flora and maximizing the intake of nutrients. It is broadly used in the food and beverage market as a dietary fiber supplement, nutraceuticals for digestive health product formulas, and functional foods addressing their products a focus on gut health. The cosmetic industry also uses the soothing and moisturizing power. Recent studies note its prebiotic potential and its beneficial effect on metabolic health, such as blood sugar level and lipid metrics.
Item |
Specification |
Result |
Test Method |
Appearance |
White or off-white powder |
Conforms |
Visual |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic, slightly bitter |
Conforms |
Organoleptic |
Assay (Inulin Content) |
≥ 90.0% (on dry basis) |
91.20% |
HPLC |
Sieve Analysis |
100% pass 80 mesh |
Conforms |
USP<786> |
Loss on Drying |
≤ 5.0% |
2.96% |
USP<731> |
Residue on Ignition |
≤ 4.0% |
1.65% |
USP<281> |
Bulk Density |
0.35 – 0.65 g/mL |
0.51 g/mL |
In-house |
Heavy Metals (Total) |
≤ 10 ppm |
< 5 ppm |
ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) |
≤ 1.0 ppm |
< 0.5 ppm |
ICP-MS |
Lead (Pb) |
≤ 2.0 ppm |
< 1.0 ppm |
ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) |
≤ 0.1 ppm |
< 0.01 ppm |
ICP-MS |
Cadmium (Cd) |
≤ 0.5 ppm |
< 0.1 ppm |
ICP-MS |
Total Plate Count |
≤ 10,000 CFU/g |
< 1,000 CFU/g |
USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold |
≤ 100 CFU/g |
< 10 CFU/g |
USP<61> |
E. coli |
Negative |
Negative |
USP<62> |
Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
USP<62> |
1. Prebiotic Support
It is composed of a large amount of natural prebiotic fiber in the form of inulin, which helps in the growth of healthy gut bacteria and thereby allows you to have a balanced and healthy digestive system.
2. Digestive Comfort
Stimulating normal bowel movements and enhancing bowel motility, it ensures general gastrointestinal comfort and eliminates some occasional bloating and indigestion.
3. Blood Sugar Management
It is made up of soluble fiber, which can contribute to a normal level of glucose in the blood since it slows carbohydrate assimilation, which leads to more stable energy levels over time.
4. Weight Management
Chicory Root Extract contains fiber that makes one even fuller and eliminates cravings, which promotes healthy eating patterns and helps maintain weight.
5. Bone Health
The ability of the body to acquire minerals such as calcium and magnesium to maintain strong and healthy bones is enhanced by inulin in the extract.
6. Skin Conditioning
In topical preparations, it has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to skin hydration, together with decreasing irritability, and thus, is also useful in cosmetics.
7. Anti-Inflammatory Properties
The formulation of their phenolic compounds could help in eliminating mild inflammation to facilitate the overall well-being of the products.
1. Food and Beverage
Chicory Extract is applied as a natural fodder ingredient, dietary fiber, and prebiotic in foods and beverages such as health drinks, bakery products, and snack bars to increase health nutrition and digestive properties.
2. Nutraceuticals and Supplements
Integrated in capsules, tablets, and powders on the basis of gut health, meta, support, and weight control.
3. Cosmetics and Personal Care
Combined in skin care products as a moisturizer, anti-inflammatory agent, and soother in order to provide adequate moisture content and comfort to the skin.
4. Functional Foods
Part of the fortified foods as ingredients to enhance digestive health and the overall metabolic balance to meet health-conscious consumers.
5. Animal Nutrition
Appreciated as a go-to prebiotic feed supplement to help animals and pets have good digestive health and nutrient uptake.
With 15 years of experience, we are a key supplier aimed at supplying high-quality Cichorium Intybus Chicory Root Extract, which should also be of a high uniformity level. Our end-to-end OEM and ODM also enables manufacturers to design precisely customized solutions that perfectly fit their brand vision as well as formulation requirements. With advanced processes and high-level quality control, we have offered it that are clean and superior in versatility in various industries. We use high quality supply chain, competitive terms, and customer service response, which makes us a reliable partner to various companies that look to achieve quality and flexibility in botanical ingredients.
Our dedication to quality is demonstrated by the high quality of our chicory extract, which was made under protocols that guarantee the purity of the product and its effectiveness. We have open and reasonable charges that are set out to offer services at optimum value, but not at the expense of standards. Along with this, through professional and dynamic customer service, we aim to provide a smooth ride that suits your production schedules and special business needs.
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