The husk of Psyllium is the actual coating of mucilage around the seed. It is considered pure dietary fiber and are the only part of the plant used in manufacturing Psyllium products. 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 indigestible, however, it is partially broken down in the colon and feeds the friendly intestinal flora.
Plantago Ovata Frosk Husk. The Odour is not Marked
Plantago Ovata Frosk Husk. The Odour is not Marked
Plantago Ovata Frosk Husk. The Odour is not Marked
Plantago Ovata Frosk Husk. The Odour is not Marked
Odour
Faint Characteristics Odour – Husk-like
Faint Characteristics Odour – Husk-like
Faint Characteristics Odour – Husk-like
Faint Characteristics Odour – Husk-like
Sieve Test
As per Customer requirements
As per Customer requirements
As per Customer requirements
As per Customer requirements
Taste
Blend Mucilaginous
Blend Mucilaginous
Blend Mucilaginous
Blend Mucilaginous
Moisture
12% Maximum
12% Maximum
12% Maximum
12% Maximum
Protein
3.0 % Max
3.0 % Max
3.0 % Max
3.0 % Max
Swell Volume
Not less than 35 ml/gm
Not less than 35 ml/gm
Not less than 35 ml/gm
Not less than 35 ml/gm
Total Ash
4% Maximum
4% Maximum
4% Maximum
4% Maximum
Acid Insoluble Ash
1% Maximum
1% Maximum
1% Maximum
1% Maximum
Heavy Extraneous Matter
1.0% Maximum
1.0% Maximum
0.5% Maximum
0.5% Maximum
Light Extraneous Matter
15% Maximum
5% Maximum
2% Maximum
1% Maximum
E-coli
Negative
Negative
Negative
Negative
Salmonella
Negative
Negative
Negative
Negative
Yeast & Mould Count
< 1000 per gram
< 1000 per gram
< 1000 per gram
< 1000 per gram
Insect Infestation
Not more than 100 insect fragments including mites and psocides per 25 grams
Not more than 100 insect fragments including mites and psocides per 25 grams
Not more than 100 insect fragments including mites and psocides per 25 grams
Not more than 100 insect fragments including mites and psocides per 25 grams
PRODUCT
PSYLLIUM HUSK 70%
PSYLLIUM HUSK 80%
Purity
Above 70%
Above 80%
Swell Volume
Not less than 22 ml/gm
Not less than 25 ml/gm
NOTE : The above specification complies to USP. We can also provide products as per BP and EP specification.
Packing & Dispatch
Special Care is taken in bulk packaging of the product to ensure quality and safety during transit and while in storage. (We can provide packing volume / weight as per specific customer requirements in any specified packing material)
Psyllium Husk Packing Weights / Volumes
Jumbo HDPE bags 950 kg.
Conventional Gunny bags with inner food-grade poly-liner 25 kg. & 40 kg.
Paper bags with inner food-grade poly-liner 10 kg. 20 kg. & 25 kg.