Psyllium Husk Manufacturer and Exporter from India — BRC, USFDA, ORGANIC NOP, HALAL, ISO & HACCP Certified

Satdal International is a psyllium husk manufacturer and exporter based in Gujarat, India, supplying food manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, pharmaceutical formulators, and private label brands across 30+ countries. Our husk is available in 85%, 95%, 98%, and 99% purity grades to match your product’s regulatory and formulation requirements.

Importance of Psyllium Husk

Global demand for natural, gluten-free and plant-based fiber is growing across three separate industries at once: pharmaceutical laxatives & fiber supplements, gluten-free and clean-label food manufacturing, and nutraceutical/functional food products. India supplies the large majority of the world’s psyllium husk, and Gujarat’s Unjha region — with its specific soil and climate conditions — cultivate and produces husk with a higher mucilage and swell-volume profile than most other growing regions. For an importer, this means origin and processing quality directly affect your finished product’s performance, not just your ingredient cost.

What is Psyllium Husk?

Psyllium husk is the outer seed coating (epidermis) of the Plantago ovata plant, separated mechanically from the seed during processing. It is also known by its Indian trade names Isabgol and Ispaghula husk. The husk itself is almost pure dietary fiber — it contains the mucilage layer that gives psyllium its defining property: when it contacts water, it swells and forms a gel, which is why it is used as a fiber source, a natural thickener, and a binding agent.

We offer Psyllium husk is in three primary forms:

Whole husk (flakes) — used mainly in pharmaceutical fiber supplements and premium food applications
Psyllium husk powder — finely milled husk for easier blending into baked goods, beverages, and supplement capsules
Industrial / Kha-Kha powder — a coarser, lower-cost grade used in industrial and non-food applications
Psyllium Seeds — Raw Seeds for further process.

If you’re sourcing the whole seed rather than the processed husk, see our psyllium seeds page.

Product Overview

Responsive Technical Specifications Table

Parameters	Detail
Botanical source	Plantago ovata
Common trade names	Isabgol, Ispaghula Husk, Psyllium Husk
Forms available	Whole husk, husk powder, industrial powder
Purity grades	85%, 95%, 98%, 99%
Fiber content	75–80% total dietary fiber (approx. 50–55% soluble, 25% insoluble)
Color	Off-white to light beige
Certifications	BRC, USFDA, ORGANIC NOP, HALAL, ISO, HACCP
Shelf life	18–24 months from manufacture date (grade and packaging dependent)
Origin	Gujarat, India

Technical Specification

Psyllium Husk Purity Grades Specification Matrix

Description	Psyllium Husk 85%	Psyllium Husk 95%	Psyllium Husk 98%	Psyllium Husk 99%
Interpretation	Plantago Ovata Frosk Husk. The Odour is not Marked	Plantago Ovata Frosk Husk. The Odour is not Marked	Plantago Ovata Frosk Husk. The Odour is not Marked	Plantago Ovata Frosk Husk. The Odour is not Marked
Taste	Blend Mucilaginous	Blend Mucilaginous	Blend Mucilaginous	Blend Mucilaginous
Acid Insoluble Ash	1% Max	1% Max	1% Max	1% Max
Total Ash	4% Max	4% Max	4% Max	4% Max
Moisture	10% Max	10% Max	10% Max	10% Max
Light Extraneous Matter	15% Max	5% Max	2% Max	1% Max
Heavy Extraneous Matter	0.5% Max	0.5% Max	0.5% Max	0.5% Max
Swell Volume	35 ml/gm Min	50 ml/gm Min	60 ml/gm Min	70 ml/gm Min
Insect Infestation	Not more than 100 insect fragments including mites and psocids per 25 grams

Why swell volume matters: swell volume (ml/g) is the single best indicator of a psyllium husk’s functional performance — it determines gelling strength in beverages, binding capacity in tablets, and water-holding capacity in baked goods. Higher-grade husk isn’t just “more pure,” it performs better in your finished product.

Regulatory note for US buyers: to carry the FDA’s coronary heart disease (CHD) health claim under 21 CFR 101.81, psyllium husk must have a purity of at least 95%, contain 3% or less protein, and keep combined extraneous matter at or below 4.9%, measured by USP methodology. Our 95%, 98%, and 99% grades meet this threshold; the food must also deliver at least 7g of soluble fiber per day to qualify for the claim.

Nutritional Information (per 100g husk, typical values)

Nutrient	Value
Total dietary fiber	75–80g
Soluble fiber	50–55g
Insoluble fiber	20–25g
Protein	≤3% (95%+ grades)
Fat	Negligible
Calories	Low — fiber is minimally metabolized

Psyllium Grade Application

Perfect Responsive Grade Table

Application Type	Recommended grade	Why
Pharmaceutical / fiber supplement brands	98% or 99% USP	Meets pharmacopoeia purity and CHD health claim requirements
Nutraceutical / functional food companies	95–98%	Balances purity with cost for capsule and sachet products
Bakery, gluten-free food manufacturers	85–95%	Functional binding without pharma-grade cost
Industrial / non-food, cattle feed	Industrial (Kha-Kha) grade	Cost-efficient bulk fiber where pharma purity isn't required

Application

Psyllium Husk Applications and Uses

Food Industry Uses

Gluten-free: Bread, flatbread, and baked goods (binding and moisture retention)
Fiber-fortified: Beverages and drink mixes
Fiber bars: Functional snacks
Noodle and pasta manufacturing: Texture improvement

Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Uses

Bulk-forming: Laxative products
Fiber supplement: Capsules, sachets, and powders
Cholesterol-management: Formulations (FDA CHD claim eligible at 95%+ purity)

Industrial & Other Uses

Cattle and animal feed: Digestive health
Paper and textile: Sizing applications
Cosmetic and personal care: Formulations requiring natural thickeners

Manufacturing Process

Sourcing — Seeds procured from registered /direct farmers.
Cleaning — Mechanical de-stoning and de-dusting to remove foreign matter
Husking — Mechanical separation of husk from seed
Grading — Sieving and grading by purity percentage and mesh size
Milling (for powder) — Fine grinding to required mesh size (40–100 mesh)
Sterilization — Microbial reduction to meet food-safety limits
Quality testing — Batch testing against purity, moisture, ash, and microbial specifications
Packing — Filled and sealed under controlled humidity conditions

Quality Checking Process

Every batch is tested for:

Purity percentage (USP method)
Moisture content
Total ash and acid-insoluble ash
Swell volume
Microbial limits (E. coli, Salmonella, yeast & mould count)
Light and heavy extraneous matter

(Note: From NABL approved Lab tested / As per buyer’s request)

Packaging Options & Cotainer Load

Export Pack: 25 Kg & 50 Kg for High Volume ( HDPE and Paper Bags )

Custom Pack: 100 Gm to 1 Gm for Retails Pack

20Ft Container: 9 Mt

40Ft Container: 17-18 Mt

Shelf life: 18–24 months from date of manufacture in original, unopened packaging
Storage conditions: Ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
Handling note: Keep bags sealed between uses; psyllium husk is hygroscopic and will absorb ambient moisture if left open

Minimum Order Quantity & Lead Time

MOQ: 500 kg and one week after order confirmation. ( Actual at time of order )

Private Lable Service

Satdal International offers private label packaging for retail and supplement brands, including custom pouch sizes, branded labeling compliant with destination-market food labeling laws, and OEM formulation support for blended fiber products.

Countries We Serve

Satdal International exports psyllium husk and related agri-commodities to buyers across:

USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Middle East, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Latin America, Thailand, Turkey, and other Asian markets.

Buyer Checklist - verify before order

Confirmed purity grade matches your regulatory requirement (95%+ for FDA CHD claim)
Certificate of Analysis provided per batch
Certifications valid and verifiable (BRC, ORANIC NOP,HACCP, HALAL, USFDA)
Sample tested in your own lab before bulk order
MOQ and lead time
Packaging Options
Export documentation

Importer Guide -Sourcing Psyllium From India

Most psyllium husk imported worldwide originates in Gujarat, India, largely because of the region’s soil and climate conditions and decades of processing infrastructure built around the Unjha market yard. When sourcing, importers should treat purity grade as a starting point, not the whole picture — swell volume, microbial testing, and consistent moisture content matter just as much for real-world product performance. First-time importers should always request a small trial shipment before committing to a full container order, and should independently verify certification documents rather than relying on supplier-provided copies alone.

FAQ

What is the difference between psyllium husk and psyllium husk powder?

Psyllium husk is the whole, flake-form husk separated from the seed. Psyllium husk powder is the same material milled to a fine particle size for easier blending into beverages, capsules, and baked goods. Both have similar fiber content; the difference is particle size and application suitability.

What purity grade should I choose for a dietary supplement product?

For fiber supplements intended to carry an FDA cholesterol-reduction claim, 95% purity or higher is required, along with meeting protein and extraneous-matter limits under 21 CFR 101.81. Most supplement brands use 98% or 99% USP grade.

Which country produces the most psyllium husk?

India is the world's largest producer and exporter of psyllium husk, with Gujarat — particularly the Unjha region — accounting for the majority of global supply.

What certifications should I look for in a psyllium husk supplier?

At minimum: HACCP and ISO for food safety and quality management, plus BRC or FSSAI for food-grade compliance. If you need US market access, confirm USFDA compliance; for Muslim-majority markets, confirm HALAL certification; for organic product lines, confirm NPOP, USDA NOP, certification specifically — general "certified" claims aren't sufficient.

How is psyllium husk manufactured?

Psyllium seeds are cleaned, mechanically husked to separate the fibrous outer coating from the seed, graded by purity, optionally milled into powder, sterilized to meet microbial limits, tested against specification, and packed under controlled conditions.

What is a typical MOQ for psyllium husk export?

500kg — industry MOQs commonly range from 1 MT for trial/LCL shipments up to full container loads (18–20 MT) for standard bulk orders.

What is shelf life of Psyllium husk?

18 to 24 months from the manufacture date when stored at ambient temperature away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Common Mistakes Buyers Make

Choosing purity grade by price alone — a lower grade may not meet your destination market’s regulatory requirements, leading to rejected shipments.
Not requesting an independent lab test on samples — supplier-provided COAs should be verified, not assumed accurate.
Ignoring swell volume — two suppliers can both offer “95% purity” with very different functional performance.
Skipping certification verification — always confirm certificates directly with the issuing body, not just the supplier’s copy.
Underestimating lead time during Gujarat’s off-season — psyllium is harvested seasonally; ordering outside peak processing months can extend lead times.

How to Choose Right Supplier

Look for: a supplier who publishes actual specification numbers (not just “high quality”), holds verifiable certifications, provides a Certificate of Analysis per batch, has direct manufacturing (not just trading) capability, and gives you a straight answer on MOQ and lead time before you have to ask three times.

Why Choose Satdal International

Satdal International is a BRC, USFDA, ORGANIC NOP, HALAL, ISO, and HACCP certified manufacturer’s representative and global sourcing partner, working directly with processing facilities in Gujarat to supply export-grade psyllium husk to food manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, and private label brands across more than 30 countries. We provide full specification transparency, batch-level documentation, and direct support through every stage of the export process — from sample approval to container dispatch.

Related Products

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