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Psyllium husk is white fibrous material derived from psyllium seeds. It  is an effective product with varieties of uses in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food products industries. Psyllium husk consists of the epidermis and the collapsed adjacent layers removed from the dried ripe seeds of plantago ovata.

Psyllium husk contains huge amount of soluble and insoluble natural fibers responsible for it's laxative action. Its nutritional value consists mainly of glycosides, proteins, polysaccharides, vitamin b1, and choline. Fiber content of over 80% compared to less than 15% for oat bran and 10% for wheat bran. The husk is composed mostly of a fiber called hemicellulose which is a complex carbohydrate found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Hemicellulose is un-digestible, however, it is partially broken down in the colon and feeds the friendly intestinal flora.

Specifications :

Purity	85% pure	95% pure	98% pure	99% pure
Mucilloid content	nlt  85%	nlt  95%	nlt 98%	nlt 99%
Light extraneous matter	nmt 14%	nmt 4%	nmt 1%	nmt 0. 5%
Heavy extraneous matter	nmt 1%	nmt 1%	nmt 1%	nmt 0. 5%
Swell volume	min 40 ml/gm	min 45 ml/gm	min 55 ml/gm	min 55 ml/gm
Colour	light brown to white as per purity
Insect infestation	nmt  100 insect fragments per 25 grams, including mites, psocids, no eggs larva or whole insects present.
Total ash	4% maximum	4% maximum	4% maximum	4% maximum
Acid soluble ash	1% maximum	1% maximum	1% maximum	1% maximum
Moisture  content	12% maximum	12% maximum	12% maximum	12% maximum
Microbial limits	absence of salmonella sp. And escherichia coli

Applications :

In constipation :

It increases the passage to the bowel content through formation of bond water. Psyllium contains gel-forming fibers composed of micro-polysaccharides and cellulose.

This plant starch is hydrophilic in nature, hence they add moisture and bulk to stool in colon. The gel like starch softens the feces making hardened stool easier to eliminate without any kind of damage to bowel wall. The mucilage forms a temporary gelatinous layer that protects intestinal walls from irritation caused by caustic material in the intestine,. Thus allowing the repair of adjoining tissues.

In Diarrhoea :

The mucilage contents forms bond with water and hence creates a surface of mucous membrane, forming a sticky masses, which are not easily distributed. Hence this avoids watery outlet during diarrhea and dysentery.

In Cholesterol Control :

The content has cellulose fiber, which is responsible for decreasing the absorption of cholesterol into the blood stream. They also add the filling of fullness without adding calories.

We provide psyllium husk orange flavour. Its nutritional value consists mainly of glycosides, proteins, polysaccharides, vitamin B1, and choline. Fiber content of over 80% compared to less than 15% for oat bran and 10% for wheat bran.

The psyllium husk orange flavour is composed mostly of a fiber called hemicellulose which is a complex carbohydrate found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

Hemicellulose is un-digestible, however, it is partially broken down in the colon and feeds the friendly intestinal flora.

Psyllium husk powder is the pulverized form of husk. Its gradient depends on its sieve size. It is cooling, laxative, anti-diabetic, anti chronic, soothing, etc.


Specifications :

purity	85% pure	95% pure	98% pure	99% pure
mucilloid content	nlt  85%	nlt  95%	nlt 98%	nlt 99%
light extraneous matter	15% maximum	5% maximum	2% maximum	1% maximum
heavy extraneous matter	1. 1% maximum	1. 1% maximum	1. 1% maximum	1. 1% maximum
swell volume	not less than 30 ml/gm	not less than 40 ml/gm	not less than 45 ml/gm	not less than 50 ml/gm
colour	light brown to white as per purity
insect infestation	not more than 100 insect fragments including mites and psocides per 25 grams
total ash	4% maximum	4% maximum	4% maximum	4% maximum
acid insoluble ash	1% maximum	1% maximum	1% maximum	1% maximum
moisture  content	12% maximum	12% maximum	12% maximum	12% maximum
microbial limits	absence of salmonella sp. And escherichia coli

Applications :

• mainly use in pharmaceutical formulations, lubricating laxative.
• useful in the treatment of intestinal tract problems like constipation and other minor disorders.
• it is commercially used in ice-creams as a substitute of sodium alginate as a stabilizer.
• also used in fresh fruit drinks, jam, bread, biscuits, rice cakes, instant noodles, breakfast cereals, etc.
• improves softness and texture, works as binder and stabilizer in pharmaceutical industry.
• to avoid the stickiness in throat and mouth, some companies prepare capsules for regular consumption.