PSYLLIUM HUSK
Specification-focused Psyllium Husk for food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications. Meticulously cleaned, aspirated, and graded according to your confirmed purity thresholds.
Purity Grades & Lab Parameters
Psyllium Husk is graded primarily by purity percentage, directly governing swell volume and lightness. Review typical commercial export thresholds below.
| Grade | Swell Volume | Light Extraneous | Heavy Extraneous | Total Ash | Moisture | Procure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85% 85% Purity Psyllium Husk | ≥ 35 - 40 ml/g (subject to confirmed batch) | ≤ 15.0% | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 4.5% | ≤ 12.0% | Quote |
90% 90% Purity Psyllium Husk | ≥ 40 - 45 ml/g (subject to confirmed batch) | ≤ 10.0% | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 4.0% | ≤ 12.0% | Quote |
95% 95% Purity Psyllium Husk White to Off White, gluten free psyllium husk | ≥ 40 ml/g | ≤ 5% | ≤ 0.3% | ≤ 5% | ≤ 10% | Quote |
98% 98% Purity Psyllium Husk White to light creamish, gluten free psyllium husk | ≥ 50 ml/g | ≤ 2% | ≤ 0.3% | ≤ 5% | ≤ 10% | Quote |
99% 99% Purity Psyllium Husk White, gluten free psyllium husk | ≥ 60 ml/g | ≤ 1% | ≤ 0.3% | ≤ 5% | ≤ 10% | Quote |
Selecting the Right Grade
Explore the application focus of each purity grade from economical 85% bulk up to ultra-refined 99% pharmaceutical quality.
Cost-sensitive bulk dietary fiber, agricultural/animal feed formulations, and select industrial binding uses.
General food applications, cereal enrichment, animal health blends, and standard dietary formulations.
High-volume bakery formulations, gluten-free baking, standard nutraceutical capsules, and functional food bars.
Premium dietary supplements, effervescent drink mixes, strict gluten-free breads, and high-end functional foods.
Pharmaceutical formulations, premium OTC laxatives, clear-mix dietary sachets, and precision clinical nutrition.
Available grades subject to confirmed batch specification and seasonal harvest parameters.
Whole Husk Purity & Swell Capacity
Psyllium Husk is valued across international markets for its pure botanical origin and high swell volume. Sourced as whole flakes from Gujarat, India, every batch is graded from 85% to 99% purity to match your exact viscosity, clarity, and dietary fiber targets.
Robust whole husk flakes delivering strong moisture binding (≥ 35 to ≥ 40 ml/g) for bakery blends, cereals, and industrial fiber formulations.
Pristine ivory botanical flakes delivering maximum swell volume (≥ 50 to ≥ 60 ml/g) for pharmaceutical OTC and premium dietary supplements.
Batch Specification Review
Have specific testing protocols, swell volume benchmarks, or heavy metal limits? Our export desk provides batch-specific Certificate of Analysis documentation tailored to your import criteria.
Coarse translucent flakes with natural fiber density
Pristine ivory botanical flakes with minimal seed residue
High-viscosity hydrophilic colloidal matrix
Natural Swelling & Mucilage Formation
Upon addition to aqueous solution, the mucilaginous polysaccharide envelope hydrates rapidly to create a stable, non-Newtonian gel matrix. Whole husk retains its structural integrity while absorbing up to 60 times its dry volume in water, creating a powerful functional fiber base for food and health products.
Seaworthy Export Packaging
Our current export standard is engineered to safeguard natural botanical soluble fiber across humid maritime voyages:
- 25 KG Export Bags: Seaworthy protective multi-barrier export packaging with internal moisture-barrier liners.
- Private Labeled Option: Customized branding, labeling, and bulk export specifications aligned with buyer brand guidelines.
Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Export consignments are accompanied by transparent verification documents aligned with product specifications, shipment terms, and destination requirements:
- Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) covering physical parameters, where applicable.
- Microbiological screening & heavy metal reports coordinated with accredited laboratories when required.
- Official Phytosanitary Certificate (when required) & Certificate of Origin (COO).
Psyllium Husk FAQs
Key procurement answers regarding grades, testing, packaging, and sampling.
Psyllium Husk is the natural outer epidermal coating of the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, an annual herb cultivated in the prime agro-climatic tracts of Gujarat, India. It is prized globally as an exceptional natural source of soluble dietary fiber that forms a clear, gelatinous mucilage upon water hydration.
Ready to Confirm Your Psyllium Specification?
Submit your target grade, required volume, and destination port. Our Surat export desk will coordinate a prompt commercial proposal.