Meatless Farm Co Mince - Chicory Root Fibre ok in pregnancy

[DryShampooholic]

I am prepared to be told I am being an idiot, we’ve bought meatless mince from the Meatless Farm Co and one of the ingredients is Chicory Root Fibre and I can’t get convulsive information about whether this ok during pregnancy and wondered if anyone else has eaten this and been fine

This is the advice i got from the company:

I’m not sure there’s any conclusive evidence on this, and we as a company don’t have any specific advice around eating/avoiding chicory in pregnancy.

The general, somewhat woolly advice, seems to be avoid eating chicory “in large quantities” during pregnancy. Having just had a baby, my wife would tell me this advice could be applied to a lot of foods!

I think it’s probably a personal decision to make, based on advice around the internet such as the below.
Is It Safe To Eat Chicory During Pregnancy?
Research and studies reveal that chicory is not safe to consume in large amounts while expecting. However, if there is no substitute, then you can have a word with your doctor and have a small amount of chicory in pregnancy. Chicory is a strong uterine stimulant and can trigger uterine contractions during pregnancy, thus endangering your health as well as your fetus. The consumption of a large amount of chicory can trigger menstruation during pregnancy and lead to abortion. So, even if it offers many health benefits, you should avoid taking roasted chicory or drinking chicory tea during pregnancy (2).

www.momjunction.com/articles/chicory-during-pregnancy_00378793/#gref

Hey, I drink tea that has chicory in and it's fine according to the company's website. Not sure about eating the fibres tho! It sounds like probably good to not have it a lot but every now and then it's OK? I guess do what you are comfortable with.

This is what the tea company says:

Is Teeccino safe for pregnant women and nursing mothers?
YES! All the herbs in Teeccino have been in the human diet for thousands of years. There are no stimulants or drugs like caffeine that could cause uterine contractions or hyperactivity by the infant.
Although there is misinformation repeated on some internet sites about chicory being contraindicated during pregnancy, there is no scientific substantiation of this claim. On the contrary, there is the long history of pregnant women drinking chicory-based beverages with no problems whatsoever.
Teeccino is nutritious for both mom and baby. Many health care practitioners, midwives and doctors recommend Teeccino to their pregnant patients. Learn more about the effects of coffee and caffeine on women’s health.

teeccino.com/frequently-asked-questions-teeccino/

Thanks for this, I do tend to think everything in moderation is fine, but every now and then I panic!