(1) The cultivation of witloof was discovered by accident in a dark cellar in 19th century Belgium.(2) The warm forcing conditions for witloof chicory production can cause browning of the chicon axis.(3) The root of witloof , once dried and ground was used as a coffee replacement during war times, and is often mixed with coffee for a robust flavour, enhancing the u2018roastedu2019 taste.(4) These chicons are the forced shoots of an otherwise green, bitter salad called witloof chicory.(5) To be stored, witloof needs to be wrapped by something that excludes the light, otherwise it will turn green.(6) The first endives de Bruxelles were sold in the Paris market in 1878; in 1883, 1,500 kg of Belgian witloof were sold there for 0.80 franc per kg.(7) Try to include a few slightly bitter salad leaves such as radicchio or witloof , or peppery ones such as watercress or rocket.(8) Due to residues in the witloof chicory heads the use of insecticides is forbidden during forcing.
