The present invention pertains to a packaged chicory product comprising a container comprising fresh chicory and a protein-containing product selected from the group of cheese, meat products, and combinations thereof, wherein the container is closed with a foil, wherein the closed package has an oxygen influx of 0.05 to 3.2 ml/kg.hour and a carbon dioxide outflux of 0.3-1.5 ml/kg.hour, both determined at a temperature of 4-7°C.
