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Chicory<\/strong> and chicory<\/strong> are the names that a plant<\/strong> whose leaves are edible and which is also used to make infusions<\/strong>. The term comes from the Latin word cichor\u012dum<\/em>, in turn derived from the Greek kich\u00f3reia<\/em>.<\/p>\n

It is important to mention that the term chicory is used to refer to different vegetables<\/strong>. Usually the notion is used to refer specifically to the common chicory<\/strong>, of scientific name Cichorium intybus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Chicoria\"<\/p>\n

The species Cichorium intybus is known as common chicory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Chicory characteristics<\/h2>\n

Chicory is part of the family group of compound plants<\/strong> now that it has leaves<\/strong> simple and flowers that develop on the same receptacle. It grows wild in many regions and is also cultivated.<\/p>\n

Native to Asia<\/strong> and the area of Mediterranean<\/strong>, chicory was already used by several ancient peoples thanks to its components and its properties. It has vitamins A, B and C and has minerals<\/strong> as phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and potassium.<\/p>\n

Chicory is considered to contribute to digestion<\/strong> and it has diuretic and purifying effects. On the other hand, it is characterized by providing few calories.<\/p>\n

How to consume<\/h2>\n

Chicory leaves can be eaten raw<\/strong> or cooked<\/strong>. The usual thing is that they are used raw in salads<\/strong>, since its somewhat crunchy texture is usually appreciated. If it is cooked, many times the stems of the plant are also used.<\/p>\n

A particularity of chicory is its bitter taste<\/strong>, linked to the presence of a substance called intibine<\/strong>. With the passing of weather<\/strong>, it was found that the winter shoots have a milder taste by showing a lower concentration of intibin.<\/p>\n

In addition to being eaten in salads, chicory can be used to prepare sauces<\/strong>, fillings and stews. On Liguria<\/strong> (Italy<\/strong>), meanwhile, it is common to include it in the mixture of herbs known as prebugi\u00fan<\/strong> or preboggion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Chicory<\/p>\n

An infusion similar to coffee is prepared with the chicory root.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Chicory infusion<\/h2>\n

With chicory an infusion is prepared similar to coffee<\/strong>. What is done in this case is to dry, toast and crush its root.<\/p>\n

This drink, sometimes referred to as chicory coffee<\/strong>, became popular during the time of the Spanish Civil War<\/strong> and in the postwar period. Given the difficulty in obtaining coffee beans, they began to use the estate<\/strong> of this plant.<\/p>\n

An advantage of the infusion is that it lacks caffeine<\/strong>, which does not affect the generation of anxiety symptoms or loss of sleep. It also helps to maintain the intestinal flora.<\/p>\n

Similar varieties and plants<\/h2>\n

As we already indicated lines above, different species<\/strong> they are usually called chicory. Some are a variety of common chicory, but others are different plants.<\/p>\n

To Cichorium intybus var. Foliosum<\/strong> it is pointed out as red chicory<\/strong> or radicchio<\/strong>. It is easily recognizable by its purple toned buds. The Cichorium escarole<\/strong>, for its part, is mentioned as endive<\/strong> or endive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We cannot fail to mention the bitter chicory<\/strong>, of scientific name Taraxacum officinale<\/strong>. Its link with common chicory is distant, although it is often used as replacement<\/strong>, both in salads and for the preparation of infusions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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