PSYLLIUM
Common Names:Flea, lspaghua, Spogel, Plantago Psyllium, Isaphgol, Plantago sp., Isabgula, Plantaginis Ovatae Semen (Semen Plantaginis Ovatae), Semen Ispaghulae
Botanical Names of Psyllium :Plantago Ovata, Plantago Ispaghula
Other Names of Psyllium:Psyllii semen, Blond Psyllium, Cleansing Plaintain, Natural dietary Fiber, Herbal supplement, Fiber - blend, Laxative, Nutrition- Herbs, Feed Supplement, Pale Psyllium.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION |
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| NUTRITIONS | 85% PURE | 95% PURE | 98% PURE | 99% PURE |
| FAT | 1.5 GM | 0.5 GM | NIL | NIL |
| PROTEINS | 6 GM | 2.5 GM | 1.5 GM | 1 GM |
| CARBOHYDRATES | 8 GM | 4 GM | 3.5 GM | 3 GM |
| CALORIES | 70 | 30 | 20 | 16 |
| DIETERY FIBRE | 70 GM | 78 GM | 85 GM | 88 GM |
| SOLUBLE FIBRE | 42 GM | 47 GM | 51 GM | 53 GM |
| INSOLUBLE FIBRE | 28 GM | 31 GM | 34 GM | 35 GM |
| SODIUM (AS NA) | 150 GM | 130 GM | 120 GM | 120 GM |
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Pysllium Seeds:
HS CODE: 12119013
Psyllium seeds is an agri-farm product of dried ripe seeds of plantago ovata forks (farm. Plantaginancae) and it has been cleaned free for all dust, agri farm fibers, wastes, mud, stones and iron particles.
The seed itself is made up of 40% Linoleic Acid (LA), an important fatty acid essential to health.
Seed has property of mucilage formation on extraction of moisture. Psyllium seeds are cooling, laxative, soothing, antiacidic, anti diuretic and demulcent.
Psyllium Husk:
HS CODE: 12119032
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. Hemicellulose is indigestible however, it is partially broken down in the colon and feeds the friendly intestinal flora.
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.
GENERAL SPECIFICATION OF PSYLLIUM HUSK |
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IDENTIFICATION A |
MOUNTED IN CRESOL, CELL VIEWED MICROSCOPICALLY ARE COMPOSED OF POLYGONAL |
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PRISMATIC CELLS HAVING 4 TO 6 STRAIGHT OR SLIGHTLY WAVY WALLS |
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IDENTIFICATION B |
MOUNTED IN ALCOHOL AND IRRIGATED WITH WATER, VIEWED MICROSCOPICALLY, |
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THE MUCILAGE IN THE OUTER PART OF THE EPIDERMAL CELLS SWELLS RAPIDLY AND GOES |
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INTO SOLUTION |
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TEST |
P.HUSK 99% |
P.HUSK 98% |
P.HUSK 95% |
P.HUSK 85% |
PURITY |
MIN. 99% |
MIN. 98% |
MIN. 95% |
MIN. 85% |
MOISTURE |
NMT 12% |
NMT 12% |
NMT 12% |
NMT 12% |
TOTAL ASH |
NMT 4% |
NMT 4% |
NMT 4% |
NMT 4% |
ACID INSOLUBLE ASH |
NMT 1% |
NMT 1% |
NMT 1% |
NMT 1% |
LIGHT EXTRANEOUS MATTER |
NMT 1% |
NMT 2% |
NMT 5% |
NMT 15% |
SWELL VOLUME |
NLT 40 ML/GRAM |
NLT 40 ML/GRAM |
NLT 40 ML/GRAM |
NLT 35 ML/GRAM |
INSECT FRAGMENTS PER 25 GRAM |
NMT |
NMT |
NMT |
NMT |
SALMONELLA PER 10 GRAM |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
E.COLI PER GRAM |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
YEAST AND MOULD PER GRAM |
NMT 1000 CFU/GRAM |
NMT 1000 CFU/GRAM |
NMT 1000 CFU/GRAM |
NMT 1000 CFU/GRAM |
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All the above specifications are as per USP standards issued by USFDA. | ||||
Psyllium Husk Powder:
HS CODE: 12119032
Psyllium Husk Powder is processed from the Psyllium Husk which is grinded using Pulverize Machine in various particle sizes that is 40 meshes, 60 meshes, 80 meshes, 100 meshes in all grades of purity.
Psyllium Husk and its Powder is used as a mild laxative spread in the United States and other European countries. Psyllium Husk Powder has high fiber and recently it has been started getting used in low carbohydrate treatment in USA.
GENERAL SPECIFICATION OF PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER |
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PROPERTIES |
PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER 99% |
PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER 98% |
PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER 95% |
PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER 85% |
MESH SIZE |
AS PER REQUIREMENT |
AS PER REQUIREMENT |
AS PER REQUIREMENT |
AS PER REQUIREMENT |
MUCILLOID CONTENT |
99% MIN. |
98% MIN. |
MIN. 95% |
MIN. 85% |
TOTAL ASH |
MAX. 4% |
MAX. 4% |
MAX. 4% |
MAX. 4% |
ACID INSOLUBLE ASH |
MAX. 1% |
MAX. 1% |
MAX. 1% |
MAX. 1% |
MOISTURE CONTENT |
MAX. 12% |
MAX. 12% |
MAX. 12% |
MAX. 12% |
LIGHT ENTRANEOUS MATTER |
MAX. 1% |
MAX. 2% |
MAX. 5% |
MAX. 15% |
SWELL VOLUME |
MINIMUM 40 ML PER GRAM |
MINIMUM 40 ML PER GRAM |
MINIMUM 40 ML PER GRAM |
MINIMUM 40 ML PER GRAM |
SIEVE TEST |
MINIMUM 95% PASS THROUGH MESH |
MINIMUM 95% PASS THROUGH MESH |
MINIMUM 95% PASS THROUGH MESH |
MINIMUM 95% PASS THROUGH MESH |
E.COLI PER GRAM |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
SALMONELLA PER 10 GRAM |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
MOULD & YEAST COUNT |
1000 C/G MAXIMUM |
1000 C/G MAXIMUM |
1000 C/G MAXIMUM |
1000 C/G MAXIMUM |
All the above specifications are as per USP standards issued by USFDA. |
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INDUSTRIAL KHA KHA 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. It is mainly used to prevent landscaping, soil erosion, as animal feed. Recently, it is also being used as water proofing agent.
Specification
| Product | Purity |
| Purity | Ranges from 60% to 80% |
| Swell volume | Ranges from 16 ml/gm to 35 ml/gm |
All the above products are also available as ORGANIC.
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