PSYLLIUM SEEDS
Common Names of Psyllium
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
Psyllium Other Name
Psyllii semen, Blond Psyllium, Cleansing Plaintain, Natural dietary Fiber, Herbal supplement, Fiber – blend, Laxative, Nutrition- Herbs, Feed Supplement, Pale Psyllium
Description
Psyllium seeds are 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.
| Property | Psyllium Seed | Psyllium Seed Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Light brown to moderate brown | Light brown to moderate brown |
| Odor | Faint, characteristic | Faint, characteristic |
| Taste | Bland, mucilaginous | Bland, mucilaginous |
| Particle Size | Maximum 1.0 % on U.S.S. 10# | As per the buyer’s requirements ( range 20 mesh to 120 mesh ) |
| Moisture ( loss or drying ) | Maximum 12.0 % | Maximum 12.0 % |
| Total Ash | Maximum 4.0 % | Maximum 4.0 % |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Maximum 1.0% | Maximum 1.0% |
| Foreign Organic Matter | Maximum 0.5 % | Maximum 0.5 % |
| Light Extraneous Matter | NMT 1% | NMT 30% |
| Purity | Minimum 99% | Minimum 70% |