Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It sometimes goes by the name ispaghula.
It’s most commonly known as a laxative. However, research shows that taking psyllium is beneficial to many parts of the human body, including the heart and the pancreas.
Features:
• Contamination free
• High protein and carbohydrate content
• Excellent medical value
Application
• Mainly use in pharmaceutical formulations, lubricating laxative.
• Useful in the treatment of intestinal tract problems like constipation and other minor disorders.
• It is commercially used in Ice-creams as a substitute of sodium alginate as a stabilizer.
• Also used in fresh fruit drinks, Jam, Bread, Biscuits, Rice cakes, instant noodles, breakfast cereals, etc.
• Improves Softness and Texture, works as binder and stabilizer in pharmaceutical industry.
• To avoid the stickiness in throat and mouth, some companies prepare capsules for regular consumption