Frontier Co-op Frontier Co-op, Roasted Chicory Root, Granules, 16 oz (453 g)

Product information Overview Member Owned Since 1976Responsible To People and Planet KosherNon-IrradiatedFrontier Co-op Bulk Chicory Root is best known for its association with coffee. Roasted chicory root, when brewed, produces a bittersweet caffeine-free tea that resembles coffee. (Natural coffee blends often use chicory to reduce the caffeine content of the blend.)Product FeaturesMakes tea that resembles coffeeFlavorful tea blend ingredientRoasted to reduce bitterness and enhance sweetnessOrigin: EuropeFlavor Profile: Woody, bitter, faint coffeeBotanical name: Cichorium intybus L.CHICORY ROOT - Frontier Co-op offers high quality chicory root (Cichorium intybus) in bulk. Chicory root is a hardy perennial best known for its association with coffee, producing a similar roasted beverage with no caffeine. Chicory root is also known to support a healthy digestive system. Our bulk chicory root has no artificial additives or chemicals used at any step of the manufacturing process.AN EASY SUBSTITUTE - Chicory root is commonly used to make a caffeine-free coffee substitute. Chicory coffee is a delicious beverage that has a similar flavor to actual coffee, but with less stimulating properties. Chicory root is also added to enhance the roasted, nutty flavor of regular coffee.FLAVORFUL - Frontier Co-op Organic Chicory Root is ground and roasted to produce a robust flavor profile. Chicory Root tastes similar to coffee but produces its signature roasted flavor with little caffeine.PROCESSED IN EUROPE - Our Chicory Root is cultivated and processed in Europe. This product is certified kosher and non-irradiated.ABOUT US - Owned by stores and organizations that buy and sell our products, Frontier Co-op has been a member-owned cooperative since 1976. We support natural living and our products are never irradiated or treated with ETO (Ethylene Oxide). We're committed to the health and welfare of the environment and everyone producing and consuming our botanical products. Specifications 100 authentic 100 authentic Products available at iHerb are sourced directly from brands or authorized distributors in the United States. They are stored and shipped directly from our climate-controlled, GMP-certified warehouses. iHerb does not allow 3rd-party resellers on its web site or mobile apps. Best by: 10/2028 Best by The length of time for "Best By" date depends on the type of product, as well as the brand.Perishable items (such as flax oils or certain probiotics) generally have shorter "Best By" dates. Although our warehouse is fully air-conditioned, these more fragile items are put in cold storage (freezer or refrigeration unit) for maximum freshness.Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct "Best By" dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry. First available: 03/2011 Shipping weight: 1.05 lb Shipping weight The Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width & height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product. Product code: FRO-00537 UPC: 089836005373 Package quantity: 16 oz Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.3 x 1.8 in , 1.05 lb Suggested use To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1 tsp. of herb, cover and steep 3-5 minutes, strain and serve immediately.  Disclaimer While iHerb strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and/or ingredients may be pending update on our site. Although items may occasionally ship with alternate packaging, freshness is always guaranteed. We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb. Visit manufacturer's website Visit manufacturer's website