Coffee and chicory blend: properties, nutrition, and health implications

Harshitha, M. N. and Sirisha, K. L. and Syed, Shafia and Pushpa Murthy, S. (2025) Coffee and chicory blend: properties, nutrition, and health implications. Journal of Food Science and Technology. pp. 1-15.

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Abstract

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages globally, valued for its refreshing properties, stimulating effects, and biologically active compounds with numerous health benefits. It contains approximately 1–2% caffeine by weight, along with other bioactive compounds such as chlorogenic acid (up to 12%) and melanoidins (30%). Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family, mimics the sensory and organoleptic qualities of roasted coffee and has a long history of use in coffee blends. Chicory is particularly rich in inulin (~ 68% of its dry weight), a prebiotic fiber, as well as esculin and chlorogenic acid derivatives. The combination of coffee and chicory enhances key attributes such as brew color, flavor, and viscosity, offering a synergistic blend that combines their nutritional and functional benefits. Medicinal properties include improved digestion, enhanced immunity, and support for gut health. Coffee-chicory blends adhere to regulatory stand- ards to address safety concerns related to contaminants such as mycotoxins (< 10 ppb), acrylamide (< 400 ppb), and heavy metals like lead (< 0.2 ppm). The versatility of these blends extends to their use as fortifiers, supplements, and additives in functional foods and pharmaceutical products, meeting the growing consumer demand for nutritious and sustainable options. Optimization of blending ratios, such as 70:30 or 60:40 (coffee to chicory), coffee-chicory blends strike a balance between taste, health benefits, and economic value, positioning them as a promising segment in both traditional and emerging markets.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Coffee · Chicory · Biomolecules · Nutrition · Acrylamide · Safety
Subjects:	600 Technology > 01 Medical sciences > 13 Nutrition-Human 600 Technology > 07 Beverage Technology > 04 Coffee 600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 13 Quality control > 02 Safety
Divisions:	Plantation Products Spices and Flavour Technology
Depositing User:	Somashekar K S
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2025 06:35
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2025 06:35
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/19616

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