Originating in India, our organic psyllium husk is a natural food from the seed of the plantago ovata plant. Psyllium is rich in soluble dietary fibre, reducing appetite without over stimulating the nervous system. Ideal for using during a detox, for cleaning the colon and aiding digestion.
Ingredients: 100% organic psyllium husk (95% purity grade)
Country of Origin: India
Botanical Name: Plantago ovata
Organic Psyllium Husk contains a spongy fibre that swells in liquid. When taken internally, it can reduce appetite and is often used to aid dieting and detoxing. Every 100 grams of psyllium provides 71 grams of soluble fibre; a similar amount of oat bran would contain only 5 grams of soluble fibre.
Psyllium is a natural source of soluble fibre that absorbs water in the digestive tract, forming a gel-like substance that helps regulate bowel movements. This can help soften stools and relieve constipation, while also absorbing excess water to help firm up loose stools. Psyllium is often used to support digestive health, although people with conditions such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis should seek advice from a healthcare professional before using it to manage their symptoms.
Other products that are amazing for detoxing are bentonite clay, probiotics and digestive minerals.
How to take psyllium husk
Add 1 tablespoon of psyllium to water and mix well, drink as is or add juice for flavour. Drink straight away, as it thickens quickly, and follow with an extra glass of water. Psyllium can be added to smoothies or used in raw food cooking as a thickening or binding agent, and is a popular ingredient in gluten-free and low-carb baking.
How our Organic Psyllium Husk is processed
Psyllium seeds are usually sown between October and December and after a few days, germination begins. Around two months later, the characteristic flowers start to bloom, and by spring, the seeds are ready to be harvested.
It is very important to get the timing of harvest right, otherwise, the seeds may fall to the ground and scatter in the wind before there is a chance to collect them.
Hand sickles are used to cut the crop 15cm or so above the ground, after which it is placed in heaps and dried outside for a day or two. The harvested plant is threshed in order to loosen out the seeds, which are then collected and transported for processing. On average, one hectare can produce 1,000kg of seed.
At the processing mill, seeds are cleaned and passed through special vibrating sieves that eliminate dust and sand particles. All seeds are carefully examined at this stage and any broken or underdeveloped ones are disposed of.
The selected seeds are put through a grinder and the husk separated from the kernel. A gravity separator is used to remove any final impurities. This meticulous yet straightforward method of processing ensures our organic psyllium husks can be enjoyed in their simple, raw form with all their health-giving benefits still intact.
Nutritional Info (Per 100g)
Energy: 765.9KJ/190.5kcal
Total Carbohydrate: 0.48g
Of which Sugar: 0.85g
Dietary Fibre: 85.7g
Protein: 2.68g
Total Fat: 0.55g
Of which Saturated fat: <0.1g
Sodium: 100mg
Packed on premises that handle nuts & seeds.
In case this product is out of stock, we also sell psyllium powder which is simply milled to be a fine powder and can be used in exactly the same way.
Contains none of the following allergens as ingredients:
Peanut, Peanut Oil
Tree nuts
Sesame Seeds
Milk & Derivatives
Eggs
Fish
Shellfish
Soya
Wheat & Gluten
Sulfites
Other Known Allergens
Free from any GMO
