Psyllium Husk
Psyllium Husk
The husk of Psyllium is the actual coating of mucilage around the seed. It is considered pure dietary fiber and is the only part of the plant used in manufacturing Psyllium products.
Psyllium Husk is separated from the seeds by a mechanical process where no Chemicals are used. Psyllium Husk is available mostly in four grade of purity i.e. 99% pure, 98% pure, 95% pure and 85% pure.
Key Features:
- Husk: White, translucent, thin, boat shaped, 2-3 x 0.5-1 mm;
- odourless; taste bland, mucilaginous.
- High affinity to water
- Totally free from toxicity
- Non-habit-forming
- Easily produces gel by absorbing water and lubricates bowel
- Chemically inert, acts mechanically in elementary canal and is not digested or absorbed by the body in any case
Psyllium Husk Usage / Applications
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 Husks is a soluble fiber. Soluble fiber becomes gelatinous and sticky in water. It is not absorbed in the small bowel. It is broken down in the large bowel and becomes a food source for the bacteria that live in the colon.
The husk is composed mostly of a fiber called hemicelluloses which is a complex carbohydrate found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables
Psyllium Husk – Technical Specification
