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i just ate a salad and there was chicory in it and i didnt know... will i be ok?
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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered
35 years experience Pediatrics
Sure: why not? It's a salad green, it's good. There are different kinds. Also called curly endive. Raddichio is also known as chicory. If you aren't allergic, and I've never heard of anyone allergic, you are fine. Enjoy.
Answered on Oct 11, 2014
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