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Botanical Name: Plantago ovata
Plant Part Used: Husk
Processing Method: Milling
Psyllium husk or isabgol is a form of fiber is made from the husk of Plantago plant's seed. It is most commonly grown in Northern India, produced mainly for its mucilage content. Mucilage is obtaind by meachanical milling of the outer layer of seed known as husk. It is commonly known as laxative and occassionally used as a food thickner. The soluble fiber in psyllium is the polysaccharide heteroxylan, which is a hemicellulose.
Main Producing Countries |
Bangladesh, China, Iran and Pakistan
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Product Use |
Psyllium, known scientifically as Plantago ovata, is native to India and cultivated mainly in the western and southern regions, with presence in countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran. Its cultivation follows a stringent process to ensure final product quality and purity.
Production starts with harvesting small, brown seeds, which are sun-dried and cleaned to eliminate impurities. Dehusking removes the seed's outer layer, yielding a white, fibrous husk. This husk undergoes drying and grinding to produce psyllium powder.
Extraction methods vary, with mechanical grinding and sieving being common for husk separation from seeds. Water-based extraction, involving seed treatment and husk separation, is another method. Mechanical processes are favored for efficiency and nutrient preservation, resulting in higher-quality products.
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Serving Size: 100g
| Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 1.54% | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | % | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Sodium 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.5g | 26.67% | |
| Dietary Fiber 79.5g | 283.81% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | % | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
| Protein 7.7g | 14.00% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 42.2mg | 3.23% | |
| Iron 4.15mg | 22.22% | |
| Potassium 750mg | 15.96% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Pale Buff-White | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Bland mucilaginous | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | Passes through #40 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 5.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Identification ( Microscopically A) | Mounted In Cresol -cell, Viewed Microscopically are composed of Polygonal Prismatic Cells having 4 to 6 | HPTLC |
| Light Extraneous Matter | NMT 5% | USP |
| Acid insoluble ash | NMT 1.00% | USP |
| Forgeign Smell/ Test | Absent | USP |
| Total Consumable Fiber | NLT 85% | USP |
| Swell Volume | NLT 50 ML/GM | USP |
| Purity | NLT 85% | USP |
| Bulk Density | 0.3-0.7g/ml | USP<616> |
| Identification (Microscopically B) | Slightly wavy walls mounted in alcohol and Irrigated with water viewed Microscopically, The Mucilage in the outer part of the epidermal cell swells rapidly goes into solutions. | HPTLC |
| Egg Larvae or Whole Insects | Absent | USP |
| Insect Fragments Including Mites | 100 Parts/25G | USP |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
Synonyms
Biological Source
Plantago ovata
Parts Used
Husk
Major components Other constituentsDetail not available
Health categoriesDescription
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