Psyllium husk exporter & bulk supplier from India
Source Plantago ovata psyllium husk (isabgol / ispaghula) from India for bulk B2B supply. Whole husk and psyllium husk powder are available in 95%, 98% and 99% commercial purity specifications, with 40, 60, 80 and 100 mesh powder options. Standard bulk packing includes 25 kg paper bags with food-grade inner liner. Share your food, USP-market or buyer-specific requirement for samples, COA/TDS support, testing and EXW/FOB/CIF quotation.
Bulk psyllium husk supply for importers and manufacturers
Systler supplies psyllium through qualified manufacturing and supply partners in India. Buyers can specify whole husk or powder, 95%, 98% or 99% commercial purity, mesh size, quantity, 25 kg bulk packing, testing, documentation and FOB/CIF destination requirements.
Building a finished branded product? See our private label psyllium husk coordination for jars, pouches, sachets and other suitable formats.
Choose the form
Whole husk or psyllium husk powder.
Match the specification
95%, 98% or 99% commercial purity; 40, 60, 80 or 100 mesh powder where applicable.
Define quality requirements
COA, TDS, testing parameters and declarations matched to the proposed supply, buyer specification and destination requirements.
Build the commercial requirement
Quantity, packing, destination and EXW, FOB or CIF quotation basis.
Psyllium husk: technical overview
Commercial specifications can be matched to the required form, purity, mesh size and application. Technical specification sheets and applicable testing documentation are provided according to the agreed supply specification.
Specifications & available grades
Psyllium is not a single standard grade. The right specification depends on form, purity, particle size, swelling performance, application, destination market and buyer-specific testing requirements. Systler coordinates sourcing against the buyer's required specification rather than assuming that the highest purity or finest mesh is automatically the best choice.
Choose the form
Whole psyllium husk
Whole husk retains the characteristic flake-like structure of the psyllium seed coat. It may be selected where visible husk texture is acceptable or specifically required.
- Bulk fibre products
- Traditional psyllium preparations
- Certain food applications
- Further processing or milling by the buyer
Psyllium husk powder
Psyllium husk powder is milled to a specified particle size. Different mesh sizes can affect dispersion, texture, hydration behaviour and suitability for the finished formulation.
- Dietary supplements and fibre blends
- Capsules and tablets
- Bakery and functional foods
- Nutritional formulations
- Selected beverage and food applications
Commercial purity options
Psyllium is traded in different commercial purity specifications. Common buyer enquiries include 95%, 98% and 99% purity, depending on application and commercial requirements.
| Purity requirement | Buyer consideration | Sourcing approach |
|---|---|---|
| 95% | Commercial specification where very high purity is not essential to the application. | Confirm complete specification and intended use. |
| 98% | Higher-purity requirement for buyers seeking tighter material specifications. | Confirm availability against required form and mesh. |
| 99% | High-purity requirement frequently requested for food, supplement and export applications. | Confirm complete specification, testing requirements and lot availability. |
| Custom specification | Buyer has its own technical specification or approved material standard. | Source and qualify material against the submitted specification. |
Important: 95%, 98% and 99% should be treated as commercial sourcing specifications rather than universal regulatory grade names. Purity alone does not determine whether a psyllium material is suitable for a particular application.
Mesh size options
For psyllium husk powder, particle size should be selected separately from purity. Common sourcing requirements may include 40 mesh, 60 mesh, 80 mesh and 100 mesh. Availability depends on the required purity, processing facility, commercial quantity and current production lot.
| Mesh / form | General buyer consideration |
|---|---|
| Whole husk | Retains visible husk structure and is not milled into powder. |
| 40 mesh | Coarser powder with more noticeable texture. |
| 60 mesh | Intermediate particle size for general formulation requirements. |
| 80 mesh | Finer powder frequently requested for supplements and formulated products. |
| 100 mesh | Very fine powder for applications requiring finer particle size; formulation behaviour should be evaluated. |
A finer mesh is not automatically better. Particle size can influence hydration, dispersion, mouthfeel, processing behaviour and lump formation. Buyers developing beverages or other hydration-sensitive products should evaluate the selected grade in the intended formulation.
Swell volume & hydration performance
Swell volume is an important functional parameter for psyllium because it indicates the material's ability to absorb water and expand. As a regulatory reference, the Indian food standard for Psyllium (Isabgol) Husk specifies a minimum swell volume of 40 ml/g, together with requirements for moisture, ash and extraneous matter.
For commercial sourcing, the required swelling performance should be agreed according to the intended application and buyer specification. Where a higher swell volume or another functional target is required, it should be stated in the RFQ so that suitable material can be identified and tested.
Which grade should you request?
Bulk fibre products
Whole husk or a coarser powder may be suitable depending on the required consumer experience and formulation.
Capsules, tablets & supplement blends
Purity, powder mesh, flow characteristics and microbiological requirements may be particularly important.
Bakery & functional foods
Hydration, binding behaviour, particle size and finished-product texture should be evaluated alongside purity.
Beverage applications
Do not select material solely because it has the finest mesh. Dispersion, hydration speed, viscosity, grittiness and lump formation should be evaluated in the intended formulation.
Private-label products
The ingredient specification should be aligned with the formulation, target market, label claims, manufacturing process and applicable regulatory requirements.
What Systler confirms before quotation
Because psyllium specifications and availability can vary between qualified suppliers and production lots, Systler confirms the commercial requirement before presenting material as suitable. For a precise quotation, please provide:
- Required form: whole husk or powder
- Purity requirement
- Mesh size, where applicable
- Minimum swell volume, if specified
- Intended application
- Required quantity
- Destination country
- Packaging requirement
- Required microbiological limits
- Heavy-metal limits, if buyer-specific
- Pesticide-residue requirements
- ETO / treatment requirements
- Organic or other certification requirements, where applicable
- Any buyer specification, TDS or reference COA
Supplier & lot confirmation
Grade names, mesh availability, analytical values, certifications and testing should not be assumed across every supplier or production lot.
Systler confirms the required specification against the proposed supply source before commercial commitment. Testing requirements are agreed for the commercial lot based on the product, specification, destination market and buyer requirements. Batch-specific COA and third-party testing can be arranged as required.
Need help selecting a psyllium specification?
If you are unsure whether you need 95%, 98% or 99% purity, whole husk or powder, or which mesh size is appropriate, send us your application, required quantity and destination market.
Build your psyllium requirement Request current priceQuality & testing options
Testing requirements are defined around the selected psyllium specification, intended application and destination market. Systler can coordinate independent laboratory testing for agreed parameters before commercial shipment.
| Testing area | Parameters that can be coordinated |
|---|---|
| Physical & identity | Appearance, identification, purity, mesh size and moisture |
| Functional | Swelling volume / swelling factor |
| Microbiological | Total plate count, yeast & mould, E. coli, Salmonella and other required parameters |
| Heavy metals | Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury |
| Pesticide residues | Multi-residue testing according to agreed market or specification |
| ETO / 2-CE | Ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol testing where required |
| Additional testing | Other product- or market-specific parameters according to buyer requirements |
The final test panel, methods and acceptance limits are agreed against the commercial specification and buyer requirements. Batch-specific laboratory reports can be coordinated where required.
COA, TDS & export documentation support
For bulk psyllium husk and powder orders, the documentation package is matched to the selected product specification, proposed source, buyer requirements, destination market and shipment.
Company & export documentation
- IEC registration
- FSSAI Central Licence
- Other company documentation where relevant to the transaction
Product & quality documentation
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) / product specification sheet
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) / laboratory reports according to agreed requirement and available lot documentation
- Allergen and product declarations where applicable
Shipment documentation
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin where applicable
- Phytosanitary documentation where required
- Transport and other applicable export documents
What buyers use psyllium husk for
Psyllium husk is widely used as a dietary fibre ingredient across food, nutraceutical, supplement and pharmaceutical applications.
Capsules & tablets
Fibre supplement formulations.
Functional drinks
Fibre beverages and powdered drink formulations.
Functional foods
High-fibre bars, cereals and bakery applications.
Nutraceuticals
Dietary fibre and digestive-health formulations.
Private label
Finished-product and formulation projects coordinated according to requirement.
Pharmaceutical & OTC applications
Applications according to applicable formulation and regulatory requirements.
Psyllium husk export from India
Systler serves international buyers as a psyllium husk exporter and bulk supplier from India, working with manufacturing and supply partners to match the required form, purity, mesh size, quality parameters, packing and commercial terms.
Built around the buyer specification
- 95%, 98% and 99% commercial purity specifications
- Whole husk and husk powder options
- Food, USP-market and buyer-specific requirements reviewed against the proposed supply and supporting evidence
- COA, TDS and independent laboratory testing support according to requirement
- Export documentation and shipment coordination
How Systler's export process works
Questions about sourcing psyllium?
Systler can source 95%, 98% and 99% commercial purity specifications for psyllium, subject to the required form, mesh, quantity, supplier and current lot availability. The appropriate grade depends on the intended application and buyer specification.
Both. Systler can source whole psyllium husk and psyllium husk powder, with mesh options selected according to the intended application and buyer specification.
MOQ depends on the selected grade, form, packing and commercial requirement. Systler can support evaluation samples, pilot requirements, commercial bulk orders and multi-tonne shipments. Share your required quantity for the appropriate supply option.
For buyers supplying the California market, heavy-metal testing requirements can be reviewed against the applicable product specification and intended use. Systler can coordinate independent laboratory testing for lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and other required parameters. Buyers should confirm the regulatory limits applicable to their finished product and exposure conditions.
Yes. Product samples can be coordinated for evaluation before commercial orders. Sample quantity, supporting documentation, testing requirements, courier charges and lead time depend on the selected specification and destination.
Systler works with international B2B buyers and can coordinate shipments from India to markets worldwide, subject to the selected product, destination requirements and agreed commercial terms. Required product, quality and shipment documentation is reviewed for each order.
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