The possibility for applying of a direct spectrophotometry to quantify totality of hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives is investigated. As a quantitative criterion for quality assessment of chicory roots the total content of hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives of at least 0.3%, expressed as chlorogenic acid, is suggested.
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