| Chicory is a plant with high medicinal value and wide range of uses. The roots, stems, leaves and seeds of chicory are highly nutritious and have a wide range of health benefits, such as regulating blood sugar, weight loss, combating malaria and preventing cardiovascular disease. Chicory root is rich in inulin, a polysaccharide composed mainly of fructose units, but also contains a small amount of monosaccharides, as well as chlorogenic acid and sesquiterpene lactones and other biologically active compounds, which have the function of regulating and improving gastrointestinal function, balancing blood glucose metabolism, improving lipid metabolism, lowering blood pressure, strengthening the immune system, antioxidant, anti-fatigue effects and other functions. Chicory can be processed into a variety of products, such as root tea, bread, functional foods, sugar substitutes and so on. According to the problems existing in the application of chicory in the food industry, a solution strategy is proposed, which can provide a reference for the development of chicory industry. |
