The husk of Psyllium is the actual coating of mucilage around the seed. It is considered pure dietary fiber and are 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.
1) Plantago Ovata
2) Plantago Ispaghula
Uses:- Herbal ,Gentle, bulk-forming laxative.
HS CODE:- 12119032
IDENTIFICATION A:- MOUNTED IN CRESOL, CELL VIEWED MICROSCOPICALLY ARE COMPOSED OF POLYGONAL PRISMATIC CELLS HAVING 4 TO 6 STRAIGHT OR SLIGHTLY WAVY WALLS
IDENTIFICATION B:- MOUNTED IN ALCOHOL AND IRRIGATED WITH WATER, VIEWED MICROSCOPICALLY, THE MUCILAGE IN THE OUTER PART OF THE EPIDERMAL CELLS SWELLS RAPIDLY AND GOES
Nutrition | DHN PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER 99% | DHN PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER 98% | DHN PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER 95% | DHN PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER 85% |
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Purity | 99% | 98% | 95% | 85% |
Moisture | Max 12% | Max 12% | Max 12% | Max 12% |
Total Ash | Max 4% | Max 4% | Max 4% | Max 4% |
Swell Volume | MINIMUM 40 ML PER GRAM | MINIMUM 40 ML PER GRAM | MINIMUM 40 ML PER GRAM | MINIMUM 40 ML PER GRAM |
Heavy Extraneous Matter | 1.0% Maximum | 1.0% Maximum | 0.5% Maximum | 0.5% Maximum |
E-coli | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
Light Extraneous Matter | Max 1% | Max 2% | Max 5% | Max 15% |
MOULD & YEAST COUN | < 1000 per gram | < 1000 per gram | < 1000 per gram | < 1000 per gram |
SALMONELLA | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
Acid Insoluble Ash | 1% Maximum | 1% Maximum | 1% Maximum | 1% Maximum |
SIEVE Test | MINIMUM 95% PASS THROUGH MESH | MINIMUM 95% PASS THROUGH MESH | MINIMUM 95% PASS THROUGH MESH | MINIMUM 95% PASS THROUGH MESH |