Is it like hickory? What do you use it for?
2007-08-20 19:10:19 · 5 answers · asked by Brain-wave 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory
coffee substitute or additive is what i know it as.
2007-08-20 19:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by tattooraven1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be the main coffee source. People way down south still brew it for coffee. I think it's bitter, though.
Here's some more info for you from Encyclopedia Brittanica: http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9024019/chicory
2007-08-21 02:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its nasty
its a coffee substitute that some people say tastes exactly the same, for the record, IT DOES NOT
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory
2007-08-21 02:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by Frogz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like coffee and very strong. They use in the south
2007-08-21 02:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a leaf, used mainly for salads.
Picture here http://www.evitamins.com/healthnotes.asp?ContentID=1708003
2007-08-21 02:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋