Bulk Dried Chicory Leaves for Export and Wholesale Supply
ACPFOOD supplies bulk dried chicory leaves for export to botanical ingredient distributors, manufacturers and wholesalers. The material comes from Cichorium intybus L., commonly known as Common Chicory, Succory or Kasni.
For wholesale chicory leaves enquiries, please provide your required quantity, destination, intended application and technical specification. Leaf proportion, accompanying stem content, fragmentation and packaging should be reviewed against the selected sample before order acceptance.
Product Highlights
- Product code: HER-085
- Commercial name: Dried Chicory Leaves
- Other names: Common Chicory Leaves, Succory Leaves, Kasni Leaves
- Botanical name: Cichorium intybus L.
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant part: Leaves and accompanying stems
- Product form: Dried leafy material
- Minimum order quantity: 300 kg
- Physical specifications: Agreed against the selected sample and batch
- Supply format: Bulk wholesale quantities
- Intended use: Further processing
For dried Kasni leaves orders, please identify the required leaf proportion, acceptable stem content and preferred material size.
Botanical Identity
Chicory belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its botanical name is Cichorium intybus L. Common names include Common Chicory, Succory and Blue Succory. Kasni is a name used for chicory in Persian and South Asian botanical trade.
This product page covers dried leaves and accompanying stems. Chicory roots and chicory seeds are separate products with different physical characteristics and purchasing specifications.
The term chicory can also appear in the vegetable trade. This listing describes dried botanical leaf material, rather than fresh salad leaves, forced chicory heads or roasted chicory root.
For botanical reference, see Kew’s Plants of the World Online.
Product Form and Physical Characteristics
The product is supplied as dried leafy material. Leaf size, curling, fragmentation, colour and accompanying stem content may vary between batches.
Buyers should assess the selected sample for the proportion of leaves, coarse stems and fine material. A leaf-only specification should be agreed explicitly rather than inferred from the product name.
Please specify your requirements for:
- Leaf-to-stem proportion
- Whole-leaf and broken-leaf content
- Coarse-stem content
- Material size and fine-particle content
- Colour and general appearance
- Moisture content
- Foreign matter and damaged material
- Any additional sorting or preparation
Powder, specified sieve sizes and stem-free material should only be included in a quotation when their availability has been confirmed. Photographs illustrate appearance and do not establish composition or a particular quality grade.
Applications
Dried chicory leaves may be considered by manufacturers for:
- Dried botanical blends
- Extraction and further ingredient processing
- Milling into leaf powder, where suitable
- Food or beverage ingredient development where the selected material meets the intended application’s requirements
The required leaf proportion and material size depend on the buyer’s processing equipment and finished-product specification.
Dried chicory leaves should not be presented as equivalent to chicory root, roasted chicory beverage material or purified inulin. Characteristics associated with these other products should not automatically be attributed to the leaves.
Suitability for a particular application depends on the selected batch, further preparation and applicable requirements. The listing does not imply a validated microbial-reduction treatment or suitability for direct consumption without further assessment.
Quality and Available Documentation
Please provide your technical specification, required test methods and acceptance limits when requesting a quotation. Relevant quality parameters may include:
- Botanical identity and supplied plant part
- Leaf-to-stem proportion
- Material-size distribution
- Colour and sensory characteristics
- Moisture content and ash, where required
- Foreign matter
- Insect damage and visible mould
- Microbiological quality
- Pesticide residues and relevant contaminants
Ask about available specifications, certificates of analysis, origin information and export documentation for the selected batch.
Additional testing, analytical methods, costs and lead times should be agreed before ordering. Organic certification, declared treatments and specific constituent levels must be supported by appropriate documentation.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging format, inner lining and net weight are confirmed according to the order quantity, bulk density, transport method and buyer requirements.
Packaging should protect the dried leaves from moisture, contamination and excessive crushing during handling and transport.
Store in suitable closed packaging in a cool, dry and clean location, protected from direct sunlight, pests and strong odours. Close opened packaging promptly to limit moisture uptake.
Shelf life and storage conditions should follow the agreed product specification and packaging system.
Related ACPFOOD Products
ACPFOOD supplies Dried Chicory Root separately for buyers requiring the underground plant part.
Chicory seeds are also available as a separate product. Please identify whether your enquiry concerns leaves, roots or seeds.
Buyers sourcing other dried leafy botanicals may also be interested in Dried Tarragon.
Each botanical requires its own identity, physical specification and application assessment.
Export and Delivery
For export enquiries, please provide your destination country, required quantity, intended application and technical requirements.
Availability, preparation time, packaging, shipment size, delivery terms and freight costs are confirmed with the quotation. Required import documents and additional testing should be reviewed before order acceptance.
The supplied plant part, selected batch and agreed leaf-to-stem specification should be clearly identified in the commercial arrangements.
Request a Quote
To request a quotation for bulk dried chicory leaves, please provide your required quantity, destination, intended application, preferred material size and acceptable stem content.
Please also identify any sampling, packaging, testing, labelling or documentation requirements.
