Psyllium Husk

Psyllium Husk

Botanical Name : Plantago Psyllium
English Name : Psyllium Husk
Hindi Name : Isabgol Bhusi
Family Name : Plantaginaceae
 
Cultivation
Mainly it is cultivated in the Mehsana, Patan and Banaskantha districts of north Gujarat. Presently, India is the largest producer as well as exporter of Isabgol, Psyllium and Psyllium husk in the world. India provides about 85 percent of the Psyllium available in the world market.

About
Psyllium husk is derived from the Psyllium seeds. The Psyllium husks are further ground to make Psyllium powder. They flavorless and are mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry as a component during manufacturing of many medicines. They are produced and used for their mucilage content.

Usage
It is used in foods such as ice-creams and desserts as a thickener. They are used in the formation of many medicines owing to their mucilage properties. It is used to thicken foods such as soups and stews and a few bakery products.

Packing
Conventional Gunny bags 25 kg & 40 kg
Paper bags 10 kg 20 kg & 25 kg