Ingredients:

psyllium seed husk.

Directions:

add 1 to 3 tablespoons (6 - 18 g) of psyllium husk per cup (250 ml) of liquid or fruit juice.  stir and let it absorb the liquid until thickened before drinking.  other applications include baked products and cereals where a high amount of soluble fibres are needed.

Usage Tips:

add psyllium husk to your breakfast cereals, smoothies, yogurts, fruit juices or soups and stews for added dietary fibre. psyllium husk mixed with cereal is also great added to muffins, cookies and loaves, sprinkled in your salads or as a replacement for breadcrumbs in meat loaf or hamburger patties.
it is important to consume plenty of liquid before and after eating psyllium husk, as it absorbs liquid in your digestive system which can cause dehydration. before introducing psyllium husk into your diet, it is recommended that you consult your doctor for any allergies or side effects to medication.

Storage:

psyllium husk will keep for up to 24 months when stored in an airtight container.

Point of Interest:

psyllium husk is the covering of a seed that is native to the middle east and india.

Extra Information:

psyllium husk is prepared from the cleaned, dried outer coating of the plantago ovata (also known as blonde psyllium, indian psyllium or ispaghula). in general, the colour of psyllium husk appears light, and the lighter the colour the higher the swell volume. the higher the swell volume the better the quality.