Name: Plantago Quata Extract，Plantago Ovata Extract，Bulk Plantago Ovata Powder，Psyllium Husk Extract Powder，Dietary Fiber Supplement Raw Material
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DETAILS

Plantago Quata Extract Powder

It comes from the seed coat of the Plantago genus plant. It is a high-purity natural water-soluble dietary fiber source, rich in mucilage and hemicellulose. Its unique ability to form gels enables it to expand dozens of times when absorbing water, forming a lubricating gel matrix in the intestinal tract. This promotes defecation gently while delaying the absorption of sugar and fat. As a functional raw material that has been clinically verified, this extract is widely used in areas such as intestinal health, weight management, and regulation of blood sugar and lipid levels. It is the core dietary fiber solution for creating safe, efficient, and mild health supplements.

FUNCTION

Gastrointestinal Regularity & Laxative Support

Plantago ovata extract is rich in natural mucilage and viscous, soluble dietary fiber that acts as a safe, bulk-forming agent in the digestive tract. By absorbing water in the intestines, it effectively softens the stool to ease occasional constipation while simultaneously adding bulk to solidify loose stools, promoting overall bowel regularity.

Cholesterol Management & Heart Health

The soluble fibers within the extract bind readily to bile acids and dietary cholesterol in the small intestine, facilitating their excretion from the body. This continuous process forces the liver to use up circulating cholesterol to produce more bile, which clinical studies show effectively helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.

Glycemic Control & Insulin Sensitivity

When consumed with meals, this fiber-rich extract forms a gel-like matrix that slows down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the gut. This steady, gradual release of glucose into the bloodstream prevents sudden postprandial blood sugar spikes and significantly supports long-term glycemic control in individuals managing type 2 diabetes.

Application

Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals

This botanical extract is a cornerstone ingredient in natural laxative powders, colon cleanse capsules, daily fiber chewables, and metabolic support tablets. Formulators frequently combine this powder with probiotics, prebiotics (like inulin), or soothing herbs like ginger and fennel to design high-efficacy digestive wellness and healthy weight-loss regimens.

Functional Food & Beverages

The powder functions as an exceptional clean-label thickening agent and stabilizer in meal replacement shakes, wellness smoothies, nutritional bars, and instant beverage mixes. Because of its unique structural properties, it is highly sought after by food manufacturers to improve moisture retention, binding, and elasticity in gluten-free baked goods like breads and muffins without altering the flavor profile.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

In the personal care industry, the highly mucilaginous nature of Plantago ovata extract is utilized as a natural emollient, binder, and texture-enhancing agent in clean-beauty lotions, hydrating face masks, and hair styling gels. Its natural skin-soothing and moisture-locking capabilities make it an ideal plant-based alternative to synthetic polymers for calming dry, sensitive, or irritated skin barriers.

COA

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION	RESULT	METHOD
Ratio	10:1	10:1	TLC \|\| USP
Identification	Correspond to Standard	Conform	TLC \|\| USP

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Odor	Characteristic	Conform	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Conform	Organoleptic
Particle Size	NLT 95% Through 80 mesh	98.65%	Analytical sieving \|\| USP
Loss on Drying	NMT 5.0 %	3.84%	USP
Total Ash	NMT 5.0 %	4.41%	USP
Bulk Density	Between 40~60 g/100mL	53.11 g/100mL	USP Method I

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Pesticide Residue	NMT 5,000ppm	Conform	GC \|\| USP
Heavy Metals(as Pb)	NMT 10ppm	Conform	USP Method II
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2ppm	Conform	ICP-MS
Lead (Pb)	NMT 2ppm	Conform	ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd)	NMT 1ppm	Conform	ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg)	NMT 1ppm	Conform	ICP-MS

MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Plate Count	NMT 10,000cfu/g	Conform	USP
Total Yeast & Mold	NMT 1,000cfu/g	Conform	USP
E. Coli	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP
Salmonella	Not Detected in(g) 25	Not Detected	USP
Staphylococcus	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP