Meet Chicocoa
Chocolatey indulgence
with a coffee-like twist
Chicocoa
A low-caffeine blend that feels like comfort in a cup. Combine the gut-health-boosting and mood-supporting powers of chicory and cocoa for a delightful gift to both your health and your senses, perfect for those moments when your energy needs a little bump, but a cup of coffee feels like too much.
When our team members first began mixing their chicory with cocoa, it was out of pure curiosity — what would it taste like? What we found was a uniquely full bodied, deliciously complimentary flavour profile, and a beverage we could all enjoy as a cosy daily ritual with no discernible downsides.
We already knew a lot about chicory, but when we started looking at the history and traditional uses of cocoa, we found remarkable parallels with chicory. Most of the effects once attributed to these plant foods have also been independently verified by scientific studies, which have also expanded the picture by revealing ways that combining them may unlock powerful synergistic effects.
The inulin in chicory is renowned for its capacity to feed beneficial gut bacteria, so much so that it is used in infant formulas to address gut issues in children who weren’t breast fed. Similarly, research suggests the polyphenols in cocoa can shift the gut microbiome toward a less inflammatory profile.
From the perspective of mood and energy levels, the benefits of dark chocolate need little introduction. Chicory, on the other hand, has been found to enhance sleep and even help the body heal from chronic sleep deprivation. This will sound good to anyone struggling to make it through a stressful week at work. The inulin in chicory also enhances absorption of minerals from other foods, meaning that it can make the sleep-enhancing, stress-reducing magnesium present in cocoa more bioavailable.
For us, all the data amounts to a wonderful excuse to have another guilt-free cup of chicory-chocolate deliciousness. Give it a try; maybe you too will find it can be a supportive and beneficial part of your daily routine.
Ingredients: Unsweetened Cocoa, Ground and Roasted Chicory Root
| Typical Nutritional Information | Per 100g | Per single serving (7.2g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 990 kJ | 71 kJ |
| Protein (g) | 17.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Glycaemic carbohydrate (g) | 24.7 g | 1.8 g |
| of which total sugar (g) | 2.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Total fat (g) | 12.1 g | 0.87 g |
| of which saturated fat (g) | 7.1 g | 0.51 g |
| Dietary Fibre (g) | 33.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Total sodium (mg) | 48 mg | 3.5 mg |
Allergens: May contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts, cow's milk, wheat, egg, sesame, or soy.
