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. It's 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.
Specifications
| Factors | Psyllium Husk 99% | Psyllium Husk 98% | Psyllium Husk 95% | Psyllium Husk 85% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | Minimum 99% | Minimum 98% | Minimum 95% | Minimum 85% |
| Moisture | NMT 12% | NMT 12% | NMT 12% | NMT 12% |
| Total ASH | NMT 4% | NMT 4% | NMT 4% | NMT 4% |
| Asid Insoluble ASH | NMT 1% | NMT 1% | NMT 1% | NMT 1% |
| Light Extraneous Matter | NMT 1% | NMT 2% | NMT 5% | NMT 15% |
| Swell Volume | NLT 40ML/Gram | NLT 40ML/Gram | NLT 40ML/Gram | NLT 35ML/Gram |
| Insect Fragments per 25 gram | NMT 100 PARTS |
NMT 100 PARTS |
NMT 100 PARTS |
NMT 100 PARTS |
| Salmonella per 10 gram | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
| Ecoli 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 |
| All the above specifications are as per USP standards issued by USFDA. | ||||