Psyllium Fiber & Digestive Enzyme Powder

What you get in every sachet

• 3000mg psyllium husk seed powder (Plantago ovata) — Daily Value not established
• 60mg tamarind fruit extract (Tamarindus indica)
• 30mg digestive enzyme blend (from fermented cereals): amylase, lactase, lipase, cellulase
• 15mg ginger root extract (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)
• 6 Kcal of energy, 0g total fat, less than 1g total carbohydrates
• Natural raspberry flavour, sweetened with stevia leaf extract rather than sugar
• Vegan, gluten free, non-GMO
• 30 sachets, 30 servings, serving size 1 sachet

Why psyllium is the headline

Psyllium is the husk that surrounds the seed of Plantago ovata, a plant grown mostly in India. It's a soluble fiber, which in plain terms means it takes up water and turns gel-like rather than staying loose in the glass — the same husk behind the plain fiber powders that have been in pharmacy aisles for decades. What's different here is what it's been put next to, and that you're getting 3000mg of it already measured out instead of levelling a spoon.

That gel behaviour is also why the directions tell you to drink it immediately. Mixed and left standing, psyllium thickens in the glass. Mix, drink, done.

The other three lines on the panel

Tamarind fruit extract comes from the pod of Tamarindus indica, a tree in the legume family whose sour pulp is a kitchen staple across South Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. It's here at 60mg.

The digestive enzyme blend is 30mg from fermented cereals, and the panel names its four enzymes without splitting the milligrams between them: amylase, lactase, lipase and cellulase. Enzyme names are simply chemistry — amylase is named for starch, lactase for lactose (the sugar in milk), lipase for lipids, cellulase for cellulose, the structural fiber in plant cell walls.

Ginger root extract is the smallest line at 15mg. Ginger is the rhizome — the underground stem — of Zingiber officinale Roscoe, the same root sold fresh in the produce section.

How it tastes and mixes

Raspberry, and the sweetness comes from stevia leaf extract rather than sugar or a sugar alcohol. Citric acid gives it the tartness raspberry wants, and silicon dioxide keeps the powder loose in the sachet. Into 6.8 fl oz of water it goes clear-flavoured and simple — no shaker bottle needed, a spoon and a glass will do, as long as you drink it straight away.

Who it's for

Anyone adding fiber to their day who'd rather it came pre-measured, one sachet at a time, than out of a tub. Anyone who wants raspberry and stevia instead of an unflavoured powder. Vegans and anyone eating gluten free — both claims are on the label. Sachets suit travel and a desk drawer far better than a canister does.

Before you start: the caution below is specific about spacing this away from medication, and about children under 12. Read it.

How to use it

Mix 1 sachet with 6.8 fl oz (200 mL) of water and consume immediately. Take 1–2 times daily, away from meals.

What's in it

Citric Acid, Natural Raspberry Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract, Silicon Dioxide.

30 Sachets · 30 Servings · Serving size 1 Sachet

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Not intended for children under 12. Consult a physician before use or if taking medication; take at least 2 hours apart. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.