Chicory Extract Powder

Chicory Extract Powder is a standardized botanical ingredient produced from the root of Cichorium intybus L., a member of the Asteraceae family. It is supplied as a fine, light brown to beige-brown powder containing inulin-type fructans naturally associated with chicory root, distinguishing it from whole-root powder, roasted chicory products, and highly purified inulin.

Essencefield supplies a 40% inulin grade with 80-mesh particle size, moisture of ≤5.0%, and an approximate bulk density of 0.45 g/cm³. This specification provides a defined fructan contribution while retaining the physical and sensory characteristics of a botanical root extract.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0275 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Chicory, Dietary Supplements, Phenolic Compounds, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Derived from the taproot of Cichorium intybus, this ingredient combines chicory-root identity with standardized constituent content. Chicory naturally stores carbohydrate reserves as inulin-type fructans, while the extract maintains a broader botanical matrix than highly refined inulin powder. Its natural color and mild earthy, roasted character are useful distinguishing features during ingredient evaluation.

The standardized grade is defined by inulin content rather than a simple extraction ratio. This distinction matters commercially because an inulin-standardized extract, a 10:1 botanical extract, and a 90–95% purified inulin ingredient represent different composition and sourcing targets. Buyers should therefore compare constituent level and ingredient type rather than treating these specifications as interchangeable.

In formulation, the powder is water-dispersible and contributes natural color and mild sensory character. These properties should be considered in light-colored, clear, or flavor-sensitive products. Its powder density also affects blending, fill volume, powder handling, and premix design in dry applications.

Application Areas

Dietary Supplement Powders

Suitable for fiber-focused botanical blends, stick packs, sachets, and powdered nutrition products where formulators require chicory-root identity together with a defined fructan contribution.

Capsules and Tablets

The fine powder format supports solid-dose formulation. Blend uniformity, fill volume, flow, and compression behavior should be evaluated at the intended inclusion level.

Functional Foods and Nutrition Bars

Applicable to food and nutrition systems where chicory-derived fructans and botanical positioning are relevant, particularly in grain, cocoa, nut, caramel, and other naturally colored formulations.

Beverage and Reconstitution Powders

Suitable for powdered beverage systems that can accommodate natural color, haze, or suspended botanical solids. Mixing sequence, hydration conditions, and total solids should be evaluated during development.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Product Name	Chicory Extract Powder
Common Name	Chicory Root Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Cichorium intybus L.
Botanical Family	Asteraceae
Plant Part	Root
Ingredient Type	Standardized Botanical Root Extract
Product Form	Fine Powder
Primary Specification	40% Inulin
Principal Constituent	Inulin-Type Fructans
Appearance	Light Brown to Beige-Brown Fine Powder
Sensory Profile	Mild Earthy, Roasted, Slightly Sweet-Bitter
Particle Size	80 Mesh
Moisture	≤5.0%
Bulk Density	Approx. 0.45 g/cm³
Water Behavior	Dispersible in Water
Carrier	No-Carrier Option Available
Origin	China
Shelf Life	24 Months
Standard Bulk Packaging	25 kg Drum or Bag
Commercial MOQ	100 kg
Commercial Lead Time	2–4 Weeks
Sample Support	Available

Inulin Profile & Grade Differences

Inulin is a fructan composed primarily of fructose units connected through β-(2→1) linkages. Chicory root accumulates these compounds as storage carbohydrates, but commercial chicory-derived ingredients can differ considerably in the concentration and purification of the fructan fraction.

The Essencefield grade is positioned as a standardized root extract rather than a purified inulin ingredient. This distinction affects ingredient loading, appearance, sensory contribution, powder behavior, and finished-product positioning.

An extract ratio such as 10:1 describes the relationship between botanical raw material and resulting extract but does not define its inulin concentration. Conversely, highly purified 90–95% inulin materials contain a substantially larger proportion of fructan solids. These different specification systems should therefore be evaluated according to the intended nutritional target, formulation format, and ingredient positioning.

Technical & Quality Considerations

For analytical evaluation, distinguish stated inulin content from broader total-fructan reporting and consider the analytical method used. Inulin is a polymeric fructan with variable chain length, so a single molecular formula or molecular-weight value does not characterize the complete botanical extract. Botanical identity, constituent level, and physical specification are more useful procurement parameters.

The material has a naturally beige-brown appearance and is water-dispersible rather than positioned as an optically clear soluble ingredient. At higher inclusion levels, natural color, taste, suspended material, hydration behavior, and sedimentation may become increasingly visible in the finished formulation.

During scale-up, dry blends should be evaluated for flow, segregation, fill-volume consistency, and blend uniformity. Reconstituted systems should be tested for wetting, mixing sequence, hydration time, water temperature, haze, sediment, flavor interaction, and final mouthfeel. Direct weight-for-weight substitution with a highly purified inulin ingredient will change both fructan contribution and overall formulation composition.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.