 Chicory has been shown to contain sesquitur-pene lactone compounds which have been studied for their potential use in various applications such as antimicrobial activity. This research has developed a new process for extracting and purifying these compounds from chicory roots, allowing for the production of more concentrated samples for further analysis. Additionally, they have created several new compounds based on the original sesquitur-pene lactone compound, allowing for further testing of their potential uses. This article was authored by Francesca Ruggieri, Philippe Pants, Bruna Joya, and others.