Psyllium Labs Psyllium Seed
Psyllium, sometimes known as Ispaghula or Plantago is a natural herb-plant grown natively in very few Indian states; Gujarat and Rajasthan (Manufacturing location for Psyllium Labs LLC) Psyllium gets its name from a Greek word Flea, which explains the shape, size and whitish color of the seed. The seeds of this plant are widely used for its Mucilage, which is almost 30% of its content. The magic of this plant is when placed in water, it swells up to 14 times its original size, as a thickened layer of mucilage is formed around the seed, which lubricates and cleanses all the areas it passes through. It is for this reason it is widely used for intestinal health. Psyllium has also been used to promote heart health as it has been claimed to lower bad cholesterol.
Product families
Applications
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Nut & Seed Products
Other characteristics
- Features
- Fiber Enrichment, Protein Enrichment
- Ingredient Name
- Psyllium Seed Husks
- Labeling Claims
- Halal, Kosher, Organic
- Halal
- Kosher
- Organic
- Certifications & Compliance
GMP, Halal, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, Kosher, Organic Certified
- Odor
- Faint, characteristic
- Taste
- Bland, mucilaginous
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Ingredient
- Psyllium Seed Husks
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Ingredient Origin
- Plant Origin
- Chemical Composition
Psyllium contains about 70% soluble fiber and 30% insoluble fiber. The psyllium seed is made up of 40% Linoleic Acid (LA), an important fatty acid essential to health, and as the psyllium seed is an all natural substance to provide bulk fiber. It also contains about 19% fiber content, 18.8% proteins, and 10-20% triglycerides. The seed mucilage consists of polysaccharides which is a soluble fiber.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Fiber Enrichment
- Protein Enrichment
- Certifications and Compliance
- GMP
- Halal
- ISO 22000
- ISO 9001
- Kosher
- Organic Certified
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Dietary Supplements
- Nutraceuticals
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Insoluble Ash Content | max. 1.0 | % |
| Particle Size(on U.S.S. 10#) | max. 1.0 | % |
| Moisture (loss or drying) | max.12.0 | % |
| Total Ash | max.4.0 | % |
| Foreign Organic Matter | max.0.5 | % |
