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Psyllium Husk Food Grade Bulk Supplier India: HACCP-Compliant Facility
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Food grade psyllium husk specifications, what HACCP-compliant processing means in practice, and the documentation food manufacturers need before placing a bulk order from Siddhpur, Gujarat.
Food manufacturers sourcing psyllium husk as a functional ingredient — for fiber fortification, texture modification, or clean-label applications — require a supplier with food safety controls that go beyond basic agricultural processing. The key differentiator is not certification language but the actual hazard controls in place: physical contamination prevention, allergen management, moisture control, and documented batch traceability.
RM Psyllium operates from a food-safe processing facility in Siddhpur, Gujarat. Our facility applies HACCP principles — hazard analysis and critical control point identification — across the milling, separation, and packaging processes for food-grade psyllium husk and powder. Food-grade lots are tested at an NABL-accredited laboratory before dispatch. Standard supply is in 25 kg and 50 kg food-grade bags with full documentation.
Food Grade Specification Parameters
Food-grade psyllium husk is specified on the following parameters. These align with requirements under Codex Alimentarius, EU food additive regulation (E461 — Methyl cellulose is different from psyllium, but psyllium is regulated as a novel food ingredient in EU or as dietary fiber in other markets), FSSAI (India), and US FDA GRAS status.
| Parameter | Typical Limit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Husk Purity | ≥ 95% (food grade) | Sieve analysis |
| Moisture | ≤ 12.0% | Loss on drying |
| Total Ash | ≤ 4.0% | Loss on ignition |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | ≤ 0.6% | USP method |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 100,000 cfu/g | Plate count |
| E. coli | Absent / 10g | Microbiology |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25g | Microbiology |
HACCP-Compliant Processing: What It Covers
HACCP-compliant processing for psyllium covers three primary hazard categories: (1) Physical — metal detection at final packaging stage; gravity separation and aspiration to remove stones, dust, and foreign seeds during milling; (2) Chemical — no pesticide or chemical treatment applied during processing; moisture monitoring to prevent mycotoxin development during storage; (3) Biological — cleaning and sanitisation records for all contact equipment; separate milling lines for different grades to prevent cross-contamination; temperature-controlled storage for finished goods awaiting dispatch.
MOQ and Certification Documents Available
Food-grade psyllium husk is available from 500 kg minimum (initial order) in 25 kg or 50 kg food-grade PE-lined bags. Standard document package: COA from NABL-accredited lab, Certificate of Origin, phytosanitary certificate, and food safety declaration. For EU buyers, a food business operator declaration and product specification sheet are also available. FSSAI registration documentation available for buyers importing into India or requiring India food authority reference.