Psyllium use in various industry segments
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https://doi.org/10.31533//pubvet.v19n03e1740Keywords:
Functional foods, mucilage, Plantago ovataAbstract
The foods considered functional are those that, when consumed, can bring several health benefits. Within these are the plants of the genus Plantago, which have been widely studied for their benefits to human health, due to their properties as a gelling agent, suspending agent, pharmacological actions, cicatrizing, cholesterol controller, reducer of high blood sugar levels, and widely used as a laxative, due to its mucilage, which is a fibrous material with hydrophilic characteristics. From the plant by grinding the seeds psyllium is obtained, it is water-soluble and widely used in industry as green alternatives to traditional synthetic materials. The following review is based on studies of the different ways of using psyllium with known results, bringing information that can be useful for future research and the development of new products.
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