Ceres Psyllium Husks (Organic) - 180g

Psyllium is rich in fibre and is a convenient means of getting more dietary fibre into your diet. Taken daily, psyllium can help maintain a healthy digestive tract and also act as an effective colon cleanser - giving rise to its reputation as 'nature's internal broom'.

Psyllium is available in either husks or powder and quite frankly, they are almost the same thing... well almost.  The powder is simply the husks finely ground down, so it comes as no surprise that they both offer up the same health benefits.  The two key differences are as follows:  

• The finer texture and greater surface area of the psyllium powder, means that when it is added to liquids it expands and clumps into a gel-like consistency.  Whole husks on the other hand, tend not to bulk up quite as much and instead give the liquid a bit of a grainy texture. If grainy or clumpy is not your thing, you can minimise this by just popping your drink or smoothie through the blender.
• Husks and powder both comprise around 80% fibre (i.e. 80g/100g).  However, the ground down powder is considerably more dense than the lighter and somewhat fluffy whole husks. Consequently, tablespoon for tablespoon the powder provides around twice the amount of fibre as the husks - meaning you need to consume less powder than you do husks. 

Ingredients: Organic Psyllium Husks

Origin: India

Certification: BioGro Organic