The busy lifestyle often forces one to intake processed foods on daily basis. The processed food contains gluten and very less fiber in it. And, consuming it regularly, has its own consequences to name some of them are weight gain, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, nausea, and many more.

But now, the times are changing so as the perception and choice of the people regarding food consumption around the world. The awareness about the necessity of fibers in diet is widened and it has given immense rise to the usage of psyllium husk powder.

What is Psyllium Husk Powder?

Psyllium husk powder is derived from the seeds of Plantago ovate. This is a medicinal herb plant, usually grown in India.
Pyslium is commonly known by the name of Isabgol. It contains two types of fibers in it viz. Soluble and Insouble, both of them are vital to maintain proper health.
The usage of psyllium can relieve constipation, diarrhea and may prevent colon cancer as it cleanses the colon. It can also control cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Growth of Psyllium Husk Powder Market

  1. The market of Isabgol husk powder is expanding due to its versatile application which is clarified further in this article.
  2. The psyllium husk and industrial powder are majorly imported by countries like United States, United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, Australia, France, Canada and many more.
  3. Amongst all the countries, USA is the largest buyer which imports 75% of total husk exported by India.
  4. And, Germany is the largest single importer of psyllium seeds.
  5. India dominates the world market in the production and export of psyllium. India provides approximately 80% of the psyllium available in the world market.
  6. According to DGFT data, India exported 29,343 tonnes of isabgol in 2011-12; 32,465 tonnes in 2013-14; and 32,325 tonnes in 2014-15. Since then, its export has been elevating at moderate scale.
  7. According to trader sources, about 90-95 per cent of India’s isabgol production is exported

Impact on Agriculture due to expansion of Isabgol Market

  1. The increasing demand of isabgol has given rise to strategic cultivation of psyllium in India.
  2. Various researches have been conducted by agriculture universities to improve its quantity and quality.
  3.  Resultantly, it was witnessed that its production was intensified in various states of India.
  4.  Gujarat itself contributes 35% of world production of psyllium Husk

Application in Varied Industries

As the customer has become conscious about their well-being, the producers also initiated use and application of psyllium in wider aspect in their production process. It is used for its excellent water solubility and probiotic properties.
It is available as fiber supplement in the form of powder, husk or even in capsule form. The industries which use it intensively are listed below:

Bakery

  1. Psyllium is a healthy choice for people nowadays.
  2. This gluten-free substance is used as binding agent in bread making industries

Medical Applications

  1. It has massive health favored benefits.
  2. Its usage can boost heart and brain health. Thus, it is recommended by many health specialists to their patients.
  3. As it is considered as paleo-friendly food, it is used to control and reduce weight. Many dieticians also promote its utilization.
  4. It also serves as a good binder and disintegrants in making compressed tablets.

Confectionary

  1. Today, customers are not just looking for sweet indulgence in confectionary but also naturalness and health.
  2. So, the producers initiated producing low carb confectionaries with the help of psyllium. It is a natural gelling agent which can make sweets softer and enhance its natural color

Some other uses

  1. Psyllium seed husks are used as a base and for sizing purpose in cosmetic industry.
  2. It is also used as cattle and bird feed

Conclusion

The market of psyllium husk powder is expanding and to gratify its growing demand, Indian Government has asked to undertake its planned farming and also to innovate value-added products from isabgol.

If you are a producer, you may want to enhance your products using the best quality of psyllium or may be even your health if you are using it for personal care.
Altrafine Gums can provide you the best quality of psyllium husk and powder.

Who we are?
Altrafine Gums is a foremost producer, supplier and exporter of well-processed Pysllium Husk and Powder since 1982. We also offer supreme quality of Guar Gum Powder, Fast Hydration Guar Gum Powder, Cassia Tora Powder, Sesbania Gum Powder, Guar Meal and many more. Our technological staff and efficient R&D department works constantly to satisfy our client’s specific demands by providing quality products and services at reasonable rates across the globe.

PlantagoPsyllium is a lenitive plant which is cultivated in India. Psyllium stalks contains very small seeds, which is known as psyllium. The seeds are covered by husk, which is used in foods. The husk contains glycosides and mucilages which are used in the food industry to form gels that give thickening and texture to the foods.

Curiosities!

  • Psyllium Huskhas soluble fibers contentin much higher quantity than in the oats bran. Every 100 grams of psyllium provides 71 grams of soluble fiber.
  • It is fat free.

Benefits of using Psyllium Husk Powder

Psyllium Husk Powder stimulates metabolism

  • The soluble fiber of psyllium husk regulates bowel movement.
  • It reduces the fat absorption from the intestine. It helps in removing the toxic waste through colon in less time.
  • Thus, it can stimulate metabolism and keeps one active.

It can controls diet intake

  • The intake of psyllian husk powder can create bulk in the stomach.
  • It keeps one full for longer and it discourages the snacking. Thus, it can control your diet intake and ultimately helps in weight loss.

It may prevent Colon cancer

  • It helps in preventing the colon cancer by maintaining an optimal pH in intestines.
  • It prevents microbes to grow cancerous substances.

It can cure Piles(Hemorrhoids)

  • Hemorrhoids are common health problem emerging due to unhealthy lifestyle nowadays.
  •  They are swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum and anus which leads to pain and bleeding during bowel movements.
  • The fibers present in psyllian husk are both insoluble and soluble in nature, thus it helps to clear the bowels effectively.
  •  It promotes easy and pain-free defecation by absorbing the water from the surrounding parts of intestine.

It can help in treatment of Hypercholesterolaemia

  • The major risk factor for coronary heart disease isHypercholesterolaemia.
  • It reduces the serum total cholesterol concentration.
  • Thus, it has long-term effectiveness in the treatment of primary Hypercholesterolaemia.
  • It reduces the risk ofcoronary heart disease.

Recommended dosage of Psyllium Husk Powder

  • Take 5g of it once a day in 6.78 fl oz of water.
  • Drink it prior it becomes gel.
  • Make sure to add enough water in it so that it you can gulp it down easily.

Attention

  • Do not exceed the recommend dosage.
  • Do not take it prior the bedtime.
  • Store it in cool and dry place.

Conclusion

  • The psyllium husk powder has bountiful benefits due to its distinct features.It isvery often used as a laxative in the food industry. Withal, it relieves constipation, diarrhea and helps in curing various other ailments.
  • Thus, it can be anexceptional fiber choice to add to your daily regime.

About Altrafine Gums

AltrafineGums came into existence in 1982. They are serving the quality goods and services since past 36 year.The company is supplyingproducts such as Guar Gum Powder, Psyllium Husk Powder, Cassia Tora Powder, Locust Bean Gum Powder, Indian Spices & Seeds, Animal Feeds Products, etc to various industries such as Food, Textile, Tobacco, etc successfully.The research and development department constantly works on the product innovation and product diversification. This department makes sure to providegerm free products to its customers.

There was always a huger of success which propelled them to explore and adapt new technologies in the company.The company received the reward for its hard work when it was awarded as the first winner of Biggest Exporters, Gujarat.