Psyllium Husk Powder

Psyllium husk powder is the pulverized form of husk. Its gradient depends on its sieve size. It is cooling, laxative, antidiabetic, antichronic, soothing, etc.

Specifications : Purity Mucilloid content Light extraneous matter Heavy extraneous matter Swell volume Colour Insect infestation Total ash Acid insoluble ash Moisture content Microbial limits 85% Pure NLT 85% 95% Pure NLT 95% 98% Pure NLT 98% 2% Maximum 99% Pure NLT 99% 1% Maximum 1.1% Maximum Not less than 50 ml/gm

15% Maximum 5% Maximum

1.1% Maximum 1.1% Maximum 1.1% Maximum Not less than 30 ml/gm Not less than 40 ml/gm Not less than 45 ml/gm

Light Brown to White as per Purity Not more than 100 insect fragments including mites and psocides per 25 grams 4% Maximum 1% Maximum 4% Maximum 1% Maximum 4% Maximum 1% Maximum 4% Maximum 1% Maximum 12% Maximum

12% Maximum 12% Maximum 12% Maximum Absence of salmonella sp. And escherichia coli

Applications :

Mainly use in pharmaceutical formulations, lubricating laxative. Useful in the treatment of intestinal tract problems like constipation and other minor

disorders. It is commercially used in Ice-creams as a substitute of sodium alginate as a stabilizer. Also used in fresh fruit drinks, Jam, Bread, Biscuits, Rice cakes, instant noodles, breakfast cereals, etc. Improves Softness and Texture, works as binder and stabilizer in pharmaceutical industry. To avoid the stickiness in throat and mouth, some companies prepare capsules for regular consumption.

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Psyllium Industrial Powder

When psylllium seeds are processed to make psyllium husk, the extraneous material left is termed as Psyllium Kha-Kha Powder i.e. Psyllium Industrial Dust. It is byproduct of psyllium husk. Psyllium Kha-Kha Powder can be used for the construction of pathway, courts, car parks, cycle paths, schoolyards and all other path surfacing used in garden design and Application.

Specifications : Purity Swelling Light Extraneous Matter Heavy Extraneous Matter Moisture Total Ash NLT 70% By Searle Method 20 - 30 Ml/Gm NMT 25% NMT 5% NMT 12% NMT 8%

Applications :

Mainly use to prevent landscaping, soil erosion. Used as animal feed. Used as thickening agent during capsule formulation in pharmaceutical industry.