Psyllium Seeds/Husk/Powder
Psyllium is an agricultural crop grown mainly in India. The most
important Psyllium product is the 'Psyllium husk.' Psyllium husk or
hull is processed from the outer coat of the seed of a plant known
as plantago ovata. The seed is more commonly known as 'Isabgol' or
'Isabghula' in India
APPLICATIONS / USAGES: (Properties, Action, Applications):
Main use of Psyllium is in pharmaceutical formulations as a
lubricating laxative, considered useful in the treatment of
intestinal tract problems like constipation and other minor
disorders. Psyllium husk and seeds can be consumed directly while
Psyllium in powder form is used as an ingredient in the manufacture
of various medicinal applications like effervescent and fibre
foods. Psyllium has traditionally also been a major component of
Indian medicinal herbs used in Ayurvedic and Allopathic
preparations. Psyllium is used for pharma preparations for lowering
of cholesterol.
Psyllium is an excellent source of soluble fibre. It contains more
than eight times of the soluble fibre found in oat bran. The
mucilaginous form of Psyllium (when
Psyllium is placed in water) slows down or may even prevent various
complications associated with gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These
problems may vary from constipation and diarrhea to diverticulosis
and colon cancer.
As a soluble fibre, Psyllium has become an interesting product.
Psyllium Husk is a versatile product, which finds application for
varied purposes due to its following properties:
� Easily produces gel by absorbing water
� Swelling index is about 20 times in volume
� Totally free from toxicity
� Chemically inert, acts mechanically in alimentary canal
OTHER APPLICATIONS & USES:
Western countries are the major users of Psyllium since the fibre
content in their diet is usually very low. This also explains
consumption in countries like Pakistan, where food of animal origin
is preferred over vegetarian food. In contrast, Indians consume a
lot of vegetables or natural fibres in their daily diet; hence
there is a lesser need for a laxative like Psyllium. But of late,
in Indian Metros in particular, food habits are changing. Hence
domestic consumption of Psyllium is expected to rise significantly
in the future, thus opening up a significant domestic market for
the product.
New applications of Psyllium are in ice-creams, jam, bread,
biscuits, rice cakes etc. as it improves softness and texture and
works as binder and stabilizer. At present, Psyllium is not used so
extensively in these products. However, after the US FDA approval
for the usage of Psyllium in food products in February 1998,
Kellogg's (a leading international food giant) has started using
Psyllium in their breakfast cereals in USA.
ITEMS OFFERED:
1. Psyllium Husk of 80%, 85%, 90%, 95% , 98% and 99% Purity
2. Psyllium Husk Powder 85%, 90%, 95% , 98% and 99% Purity with 40
mesh to 100 mesh fineness
3. Psyllium Seed 97%, 98% and 99% Purity
