Chicory Powder | Kasni, Kasini

Chicory Powder — known as Kasni in Hindi, Kasini Keerai in Tamil, Kasini in Telugu, Chikkari in Malayalam, and Kachani in Marathi (Cichorium intybus)

Chicory Powder (Cichorium intybus) is a roasted, dried, and milled root powder retaining the characteristic inulin fibre content of chicory root, traditionally used as a caffeine-free coffee alternative and additive. The earthy, slightly bitter powder suits functional beverage formulation requiring a natural, caffeine-free roasted-root ingredient.

Key benefits

• Digestive Support: Rich in prebiotic inulin fiber promotes healthy gut bacteria.
• Flavor Enhancement: Adds a robust, coffee-like aroma without caffeine.
• Nutrition-Rich: Contains essential trace minerals beneficial for overall health.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for beverages, baked goods, and snacks.
• Caffeine-Free: Ideal as a natural coffee alternative.

How to use

• Brewing Coffee: Add roasted chicory powder to hot water for a rich, coffee-like beverage.
• Gut-Health Snacks: Mix into smoothies or snack bars to support digestive health.
• Functional food inclusion: Add Chicory Powder to granola bars, protein balls, and functional snack formats — pilot at 2–5% inclusion rate and adjust to flavour and nutritional target.
• Supplement powder blends: Blend Chicory Powder into meal replacement, green blend, and adaptogen formulas — verify taste profile and dispersibility at target inclusion rate.
• Beverage & drink mixes: Incorporate Chicory Powder into instant beverage premixes — confirm solubility and colour contribution at intended concentration.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Chicory Powder?

Chicory powder is rich in inulin fiber, a prebiotic that nourishes beneficial gut bacteria

Claim strength: Moderate

What formats and MOQ options are available for Chicory Powder?

Chicory Powder is available in 1 kg sample packs and bulk quantities from Herbuno. Packaged in food-grade HDPE drums or foil-lined kraft bags. Full documentation supplied with every order.

Claim strength: High

What documentation is supplied with Chicory Powder?

Per-lot CoA and SDS are supplied with every order of Chicory Powder. CoA covers identity, purity, heavy metals, microbial limits, and moisture content. Organic certification and FSSAI documentation available for relevant variants. Shelf life: 18–36 months from manufacture under recommended storage conditions.

Claim strength: High

Claim-strength scale — High = multiple human studies; Moderate = a few trials; Emerging = early lab data.

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