Psyllium Husk (Isabgol)

Psyllium Husk (Isabgol)

Psyllium Husk

Psyllium husk is the outer coating (husk) of the seeds of the psyllium plant (Plantago ovata). It is a highly soluble fiber known for its ability to absorb water and form a gel-like substance, making it a popular natural fiber supplement.

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Properties and Benefits

High in soluble fiber: Can absorb up to 10-12 times its weight in water, forming a thick, gel-like mass
Helps regulate bowel movements by softening stool and promoting regularity
Supports digestive health, relieving constipation and sometimes diarrhea
May help lower cholesterol levels and improve blood sugar control
Used as a natural thickener and binding agent in gluten-free baking

Common Uses

Taken as a dietary fiber supplement mixed with water, juice, or smoothies
Added to recipes for baking to improve texture and moisture retention
Used in weight management for its appetite-suppressing effects due to fiber expansion

Usage Tips

Fun Fact

    •   Purity : 99% MIN
    •   Moisture : NMT 12%
    •   Total Ash : NMT 4%
    •   Acid Insoluble Ash : NMT 1%
    •   Light Extraneous Matter : NMT 1%
    •   Swell Volume : NLT 40 ml / gm
    •   Insect Fragments / 25 gm : NMT 100 Parts
    •   Salmonella / 10 gm : Absent
    •   E-Coli : Absent / gm
    •   Yeast & Mould : NMT 1000 CFU / gm

Psyllium Husk, also known as Isabgol, is the outer covering (husk) of the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant.

It is a natural, water-soluble fiber widely used as a dietary supplement for digestive health.

The husk is bland in taste, colorless, and swells up when mixed with water, forming a gel-like consistency that helps improve bowel regularity.

Psyllium is widely used in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and functional food industries.Product is organically produced and processed according to current Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, KOSHER, FASSI.

INGREDIENT STATEMENT: IPM

 

PRODUCT CHARACTERSTICS:

PHYSICAL PARAMETERSSPECIFICATIONS

CHEMICAL

PARAMETERS

SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance Light buff to off-white colorPurity  99%
 MoistureMax. 10%
Flavour Bland & testlessTotal Ash<4%
    

 

MICROBIOLOGY PARAMETERSSPECIFICATIONS
Total Plate Count (cfu/gm)<100000
Salmonella (in 375 gms)Absent
Yeast and Mold (cfu/gm)<1000
Coliforms(cfu/gm)<100
E.Coli(cfu/gm)Absent

 

(Microbiology specifications can be customized as per requirements.)

Pestricides: Not Guarentee

Container Capacity

Type Of ContainerQuantity
20 Feet10 Metric tons (MT)
40 Feet20 Metric Tons (MT)

 

Allergens: Free from Allergens

(Other mandatory requirements will be in compliance respective to the EU regulations country.)

Labeling: Shall indicate product name, net weight, batch lot number, BBE, origin.

Packing: 25, Strong Paper bags with inner liner. (provide customized packing as per your requirements.)

Shelf-Life: 2 years + 1 year