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Plantago Ovata Husk Bulk Exporter India: Grades, Isabgol Naming, and Export Terms
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Why plantago ovata and isabgol refer to the same product, which export grades are available from India, and what documentation accompanies bulk pharma shipments.
Plantago ovata husk — commercially known as isabgol in India and psyllium husk in international trade — is a single product: the seed coat of Plantago ovata Forssk., cultivated primarily in Siddhpur and the broader Unjha belt of Gujarat. When international buyers search for "plantago ovata husk exporter India" or "isabgol pharmaceutical grade bulk," they are referring to the same material. The distinction in nomenclature matters only for pharmacopoeial annotation — the European Pharmacopoeia uses "Ispaghula Husk," the USP uses "Psyllium Husk," and the Indian Pharmacopoeia uses "Isabgol Husk."
As a direct manufacturer and exporter from Siddhpur, RM Psyllium processes plantago ovata seed from Gujarat and Rajasthan crop belts into three pharmaceutical-grade husk tiers. Export is available FOB Mundra, FOB Kandla, and FOB JNPT with full documentation packages for pharma import clearance in the US, EU, UK, and GCC markets.
Export Grade Comparison
Three grades are standard for pharma and nutraceutical export. The 99% grade meets USP and EP monograph swell volume requirements for laxative formulations. The 98% grade is used for supplement blends and functional food fiber applications where pharmacopoeial monograph compliance is not required. The 95% grade covers high-volume nutraceutical and food fortification applications.
| Grade | Purity | Swell Volume | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma Grade | 99% | ≥ 50 mL/g | USP/EP/BP laxative formulations, OTC sachets |
| Supplement Grade | 98% | ≥ 40 mL/g | Capsule fills, fiber supplement blends |
| Food / Nutraceutical Grade | 95% | ≥ 30 mL/g | Functional food, bakery, fortification |
Standard Export Documentation Package
For bulk plantago ovata husk shipments, the standard documentation set includes: commercial invoice and packing list; COA from NABL-accredited laboratory; Certificate of Origin (Form A for GSP-eligible markets, standard COO for others); Phytosanitary Certificate from India's Plant Quarantine Authority; fumigation certificate where required (US, Australia, New Zealand). HS Code for psyllium husk is 1211.90 (other plants). COA parameters are annotated to buyer-specified pharmacopoeia — USP, EP, BP, or IP — on request.