The roots of cichorium intybus L. is harvested and delivered to the factory in whole and wet condition. On receipt, the roots are washed and diced on a dicing machine, eventually sun dried to make machine cut cubes. It is further cleaned and graded before dispatch.
This product is used by roasting companies, for roasting and it is also used for direct milling to prepare a fine ground powder which is further used in animal feed recipes.
