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Blond psyllium husk

Blond psyllium husk is the pale outer seed covering of blond psyllium, used as a liquid-thickening or baking binder in flakes or powder.

Blond psyllium husk — illustrative ingredient image

About Blond psyllium husk

Blond psyllium husk is the outer covering of seeds from blond psyllium, sold as loose flakes, powder, or capsules. The pale, light-weight husk has little aroma and a mild taste; when mixed with liquid it absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like mass.

It is commonly stirred into water or other liquids and used as a thickener or binding ingredient in some baking. Whole husk and finely ground powder differ in texture and how they disperse, so a product’s form matters when following a recipe.

Ingredient type
whole food

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psyllium husk

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Blond psyllium husk nutrition & diet

Blond psyllium husk nutritional value

Reference: Psyllium husk

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
206kcal
Protein
1.2g
Carbs
10.0g
Fat
0.5g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Nutrition comparisons should distinguish the husk from whole psyllium seed and note whether the husk is whole or powdered; added ingredients in packaged forms also affect the comparison.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Norwegian Food Composition Table — 05.465 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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