Psyllium Husk
I love Baking with Psyllium husk!
Psyllium (pronounced like silly um), silly huh.. but a great little husk it is! Psyllium husks are the outer layer or “husk” of the psyllium seeds. They come from a plant called Plantago ovata, that are native to the Mediterranean but most commonly found in India. In India it’s name is ‘Isabgol’ which comes from Sanskrit meaning "horse flower."
Psyllium (pronounced like silly um), silly huh.. but a great little husk it is! Psyllium husks are the outer layer or “husk” of the psyllium seeds. They come from a plant called Plantago ovata, that are native to the Mediterranean but most commonly found in India. In India it’s name is ‘Isabgol’ which comes from Sanskrit meaning "horse flower."
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It can be seen growing all over the world, I’m sure I remember playing with them as a kid, breaking the little stacks of seeds and husks.. If it wasn’t Psyllium then it must have been it’s relative.
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As an ingredient in baking, Psyllium helps to retain moisture and structure, much like gluten does.. so it’s great for Gluten free recipes. The seeds and their husks contain high levels of soluble fiber that will expand when soaked in water and become highly gelatinous.
Psyllium husks, or ground psyllium ( which is just ground husks) is also great to use to thicken soups, curries, sauces and gravy’s. It can also bu used as a binder in raw slices, bliss balls, biscuits and more.
Psyllium seed and husk is an excellent source of gluten-free, soluble fibre. It is also rich in minerals and vitamins, including magnesium, zinc, iron and potassium. Full of fibre this little husk has been widely used as a digestive aid and is the main ingredient in Metamucil.
Being a soluble fibre, psyllium is able to pass through your digestive system without being completely broken down or absorbed. Instead, it absorbs water and becomes a viscous compound that benefits Weight Loss, Blood Pressure, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Diabetes-blood sugar, and Cholesterol.
So if your feeling like your digestion needs a helping hand and your not eating enough psyllium baking! Then sprinkle a little on your cereal or yoghurt, or in your morning smoothie.. just remember to drink some extra water!
Happy Silly um baking
Psyllium husks, or ground psyllium ( which is just ground husks) is also great to use to thicken soups, curries, sauces and gravy’s. It can also bu used as a binder in raw slices, bliss balls, biscuits and more.
Psyllium seed and husk is an excellent source of gluten-free, soluble fibre. It is also rich in minerals and vitamins, including magnesium, zinc, iron and potassium. Full of fibre this little husk has been widely used as a digestive aid and is the main ingredient in Metamucil.
Being a soluble fibre, psyllium is able to pass through your digestive system without being completely broken down or absorbed. Instead, it absorbs water and becomes a viscous compound that benefits Weight Loss, Blood Pressure, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Diabetes-blood sugar, and Cholesterol.
So if your feeling like your digestion needs a helping hand and your not eating enough psyllium baking! Then sprinkle a little on your cereal or yoghurt, or in your morning smoothie.. just remember to drink some extra water!
Happy Silly um baking