Psyllium Husk

Description

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

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.

DESCRIPTION PSYLLIUM HUSK 85% PSYLLIUM HUSK 95% PSYLLIUM HUSK 98% PSYLLIUM HUSK 99%
Description 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 2.0 % Max 2.0 % Max
Swell Volume Not less than 35 ml/gm Not less than 40 ml/gm Not less than 45 ml/gm Not less than 50 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

Note : The above specification complies to USP. We can also provide products as per BP and EP specification.

Psyllium Husk Packing Weights / Volumes :

  • 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.
  • Paper bags with inner food-grade poly-liner : 10 kg., 20 kg. & 25 kg.

Container stuffing information :

  • Approximately 9 M. Tonne per 20 feet container for psyllium husk and 19 M. Tonne for psyllium husk powder, without palletization. We have factory stuffing permission.
  • IF YOU NEED, We can arrange for PRE-SHIPMENTS M/s. SGS and M/s. Anazeal survey for (Sampling, Testing, Stack Sealing, Container Stuffing & Sealing Supervision).