Psyllium Husk Powder

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