Is chicory root jain
Chicory root is a root vegetable. In Jainism, root/underground vegetables (kand-mool) are generally avoided because uprooting the plant harms many life-forms and because roots are considered to harbor many subtle lives. Therefore, chicory root would not be considered Jain-friendly in standard practice, across both Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions. You can read more about the general rule here: