CHEMICAL BONDING AND COMPOUND FORMATION. One of the most important requirements in chemistry is to become familiar with the ways in which elements react to form compounds. We will investigate the types of chemical bonds, ways to predict compositions and the conventions of naming the compounds.
A Source of Fiber. Chicory root is a valuable source of inulin, a type of dietary fiber. The root is often extracted and added to a variety of food products -- breakfast bars, cereal, bread and sometimes even dairy products and chocolate bars -- in order to increase the fiber content.lthough it's unlikely that you'll find chicory root in its raw, root form in the supermarket, it is often available in health stores in its ground form or as a supplement. Inulin, a fiber derived from chicory root, is often added to food products to boost fiber content.
It is used as a source of soluble fiber. Fresh chicory root typically contains, by dry weight, 68% inulin, 14% sucrose, 5% cellulose, 6% protein, 4% ash, and 3% other compounds. Dried chicory root extract contains, by weight, approximately 98% inulin and 2% other compounds.