Fiber | 500g (Psyllium Husk from Plantago ovata)

Psyllium husk is a source of dietary fibre, with minimal amounts of other nutrients, such as fats and proteins. It does not contain significant amounts of complex carbohydrates or simple sugars.

Psyllium husk - where and how to use it

Psyllium husk is a natural source of fibre that can be used as an ingredient in a variety of recipes wherever you want to enrich the finished product with dietary fibre. Thanks to its relatively neutral taste, it can be used in a wide range of recipes.

Plantago ovata can be added to various semi-liquid foods because of its neutral taste and thickening properties. It is suitable for porridges, mousses, smoothies, muesli, yoghurt and kefir.

Psyllium husk as a supplement

Psyllium Husk can also be used as a supplement. Simply mix one teaspoon of psyllium husk with a glass of water to provide the body with approximately 4 g of fibre.

The recommended daily amount of fibre is approximately 8-12 g, depending on your overall diet and your intake of dietary fibre from other sources.

Please remember: when using psyllium husk as a supplement, it is extremely important to drink enough fluids each day! Try to drink at least 2 l of water.

Nutritional value of psyllium husk

Psyllium husk is low in calories, with only about 250 kcal per 100 grams, due to its high content of indigestible dietary fibre (about 65 g per 100 g) and minimal amounts of fats (about 4 g) and carbohydrates (about 13 g per 100 g). It contains negligible amounts of simple sugars and saturated fatty acids. Psyllium Husk also provides the body with protein - the product contains about 7 g of protein per 100 g.