Psyllium Husk Powder
Psyllium Husk Powder is a finely milled form of psyllium husk derived from the seed coat of Plantago ovata. It is available in different purity grades and particle sizes to meet food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical formulation requirements.
Product Overview & Botanical Sourcing
Indian-origin Psyllium Husk Powder for food, nutraceutical and formulation applications.
Psyllium Husk Powder is produced through controlled mechanical pulverization of cleaned Plantago ovata seed coat flakes. Cultivated in the fertile agro-climatic belts of Gujarat, India, the raw material undergoes thorough multi-stage cleaning and sortex grading prior to precision milling.
As a soluble dietary fiber, psyllium powder hydrates in aqueous systems to form a functional hydrophilic mucilage. Because it is finely milled, it disperses more uniformly than whole husk flakes, making it preferred for liquid suspensions, tableting, dry sachet blends, and homogeneous bakery batters.
Key Product Characteristics
Why Choose Psyllium Husk Powder?
Engineered for smooth dispersion, rapid hydration, and seamless incorporation into modern food and supplement processing lines.
Smooth Liquid Dispersion
Unlike whole husk flakes which remain visible as translucent wafers, fine-milled powder disperses rapidly in water and juices with reduced grittiness and a pleasant colloidal texture.
High-Speed Blending Compatibility
Seamlessly integrates into industrial dry-mix blenders, bakery premix silos, and automatic packaging augers without bridging or clogging processing lines.
Broad Formulation Versatility
Suitable for dry sachets, direct-compression tablets, hard-shell capsules, functional beverage premixes, and gluten-free dough matrices.
Available Purity Grades
Available purity grades: 85%, 95%, 98% and 99%, subject to buyer specification and batch testing. Purity and particle size can be selected according to the buyer's intended application and technical requirements.
85% Purity Powder
Economical commercial grade providing substantial dietary fiber bulk for high-volume food formulations and binding applications.
95% Purity Powder
Standard industry workhorse balancing high mucilage expansion, neutral color, and excellent dispersion in bakery and dietary supplements.
98% Purity Powder
High-purity fine powder engineered for drink mixes, instant sachets, and functional foods requiring clean appearance and minimal specking.
99% Purity Powder
Ultra-refined flagship grade with pristine light ivory appearance and maximum water absorption for precision formulation and supplement blends.
Particle Size & Mesh Options
Available particle sizes/mesh options according to product grade and buyer requirements. Customized particle size available subject to product feasibility.
Coarser milled powder suitable for high-fibre baking blends and coarse premixes.
Standard commercial milling balancing dispersion and hydration properties.
Popular particle size for dietary supplement powders, sachets, and functional drinks.
Fine particle sizing providing rapid dispersion and smooth suspension in liquids.
Ultra-fine milled powder for specialized encapsulation, tablets, and smooth formulations.
Commercially available mesh options may include 40 mesh, 60 mesh, 80 mesh, 100 mesh, and 120 mesh. Customized particle size available subject to product feasibility and confirmed order requirements.
Formulation & Industry Applications
Explore key commercial sectors utilizing Indian-origin Psyllium Husk Powder for high-fiber, gluten-free, and dietary formulation products.
Food & Functional Foods
Provides structure, moisture retention, and dietary fiber enrichment without affecting color or taste balance:
- High-fibre food formulations
- Gluten-free bakery products
- Bakery blends
- Cereals
- Functional foods
- Snack formulations
- Fibre-enriched foods
Nutraceutical / Dietary Supplements
Fine-milled for uniform blending, smooth liquid suspension, and consistent dosing profiles:
- Fibre supplements
- Supplement powders
- Sachets
- Capsules
- Tablets
- Functional drink mixes
Pharmaceutical & Formulation
Suitable for formulation applications requiring defined physical parameters and batch analytical testing:
- Fibre formulations
- Bulk-forming formulations
- Sachet formulations
- Capsule formulations
B2B Technical Specification Overview
Review export parameters for Indian-origin Psyllium Husk Powder. Specifications can be aligned with individual buyer criteria.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Psyllium Husk Powder |
| Botanical Name | Plantago ovata |
| Origin | India |
| Sourcing | Gujarat, India |
| Form | Fine Powder |
| Purity | 85% / 95% / 98% / 99% grades available |
| Particle Size | Buyer-specific / available mesh options |
| Colour | White to Pale Buff / Cream |
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Taste | Bland / characteristic |
| Moisture | As per agreed grade specification |
| Swell Volume | As per agreed grade specification |
| Total Ash | As per agreed grade specification |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | As per agreed grade specification |
| Microbiology | As per applicable / buyer specification |
| Heavy Metals | Tested as required |
| Pesticide Residues | Available as required |
| Packaging | As per buyer requirements |
| Private Label | Available |
| COA | Batch-wise |
| Shelf Life | Typically 24 months* |
Export Packaging Solutions
Packaging is available as per buyer requirements and product specifications, with protective export options engineered for fine powder integrity across transit:
- Tailored Protective Packaging: Multi-barrier export packing with inner moisture-shield liner, arranged according to buyer requirements and product specifications.
- Private Label & Custom Formats: Customized packaging and labeling arranged according to buyer requirements, product specifications, and destination-market requirements.
- Palletization: Fumigated ISPM-15 wooden or plastic export pallets with stretch wrap and strapping on request.
Quality & Documentation
Every export consignment is backed by verified commercial and analytical documentation aligned with destination market requirements:
- Batch-wise Certificate of Analysis (COA) covering physical parameters and confirmed grade thresholds.
- Microbiological screening & heavy metal reports coordinated with accredited testing laboratories as required.
- Official Phytosanitary Certificate (when required) & Certificate of Origin (COO).
Private Label Psyllium
Buyer-specific specifications and packaging solutions available.
Suitable for distributors, nutraceutical brands, food companies and international importers looking to commercialize branded Psyllium Husk Powder under their own brand labels.
Psyllium Husk Powder FAQs
Key procurement answers regarding powder grades, mesh sizing, packaging, and technical specifications.
Psyllium Husk Powder is a finely milled form of psyllium husk derived from Plantago ovata.
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