$14.00/Kg
Botanical name: Plantago ovata
Plant Part Used: Husk
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
It is also known as Isabgol which belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Asia, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. It is a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber. Arabinoxylans are the most abundant constituent in psyllium husk. It is also rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolics like phytochemicals. Soluble and insoluble fibers, sulfur-containing amino acids are present in quite a good amount. It has many health benefits. Intake of psyllium husk is good for the gut, and heart health.
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Pale Buff-White | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
Insect fragments including mites | NMT 100 parts/g | USP |
Total Consumable Fiber | NLT 85% | USP |
Foreign Smell/ Taste | None | Organoleptic |
Light extraneous Matter | NMT 5% | USP |
Swell Volume | NLT 45 ml/g | USP |
Acid Insoluble Ash | NMT 1% | USP |
Eggs Larvae or Whole insects | Absent | Organoleptic |
Purity | NLT 95% | USP |
Identification (Microscopically A) | Mounted in cresol-cell, viewed microscopically are composed of polygonal prismatic cells. | USP |
Identification (Microscopically B) | Mounted in alcohol & irrigated with water viewed microscopically. | 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> |
Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | USP<62> |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative | USP<62> |
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