Whole Husk
Coarse flakes that swell fastest. Stir into water or juice and drink within 30 seconds.
100g · 400g · 1kg
From CA$7.50
Out of stock
Plantago ovata · seed husk
Fiber, by the ton
or by the tin.
Psyllium husk is an imported botanical ingredient. We warehouse, pack, and distribute it from Calgary, AB — retail pouches for your kitchen counter, bulk formats for your production line. Same batch, tested and traceable. Two ways to buy.
- 99.6% purity
- Batch-tested
- Ships to 30+ countries
1g dry husk → 0ml gel
99.6% PURITY
40:1 SWELL RATIO
MESH 30–100
NON-GMO · CFIA-REGISTERED · KOSHER · HALAL
25KG – 25G PACKS
Retail
Pick your form
Four ways to get the same fiber into your day.
Husk Powder
Finely milled for smoothies, batters, and gluten-free baking where you don't want visible flakes.
100g · 400g · 1kg
From CA$8.25
Out of stock
Vegetable Capsules
Pre-dosed 500mg capsules for travel days and busy mornings.
60ct · 180ct
From CA$12.00
Out of stock
Husk + Powder Blend
Half flake, half powder — our best-selling everyday tin.
400g · 1kg
From CA$9.00
Out of stock
Psyllium husk is distributed as a food ingredient. Informational content regarding hydration and binding properties has not been evaluated by Health Canada and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
How it works
What actually happens in the glass
Psyllium husk isn't digested — it's a mechanical fiber. Here's the four-step version.
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Dry flake
A single flake of husk starts almost weightless — mostly indigestible plant fiber from the seed coat.
02
Meets water
Within seconds it starts pulling in liquid — up to 40 times its own weight.
03
Forms a gel
The absorbed water turns the flake into a soft, translucent gel called mucilage.
04
Moves through
That gel travels through the gut mostly intact, adding bulk and softness along the way.
This is a description of fiber mechanics, not a medical claim. Talk to your doctor before changing your fiber intake.
Wholesale
Buy it by the pallet
We supply bakeries, supplement brands, and private-label manufacturers who need the same mesh size and purity, shipment after shipment.
- Forms available
- Whole husk, powder, granules
- Mesh sizes
- 30, 40, 85, 100
- Purity grades
- 95%, 98%, 99%+
- Packaging
- 5kg, 25kg PP bags, jumbo on request
- Certifications
- CFIA-registered, ISO 22000, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO
- MOQ
- 500kg
- Lead time
- 2–4 weeks, ex-warehouse Calgary
- Private label
- Custom bags & inserts available
Request wholesale catalog & pricing
We typically reply within one business day.
Sourcing
An independent Calgary distributor
Bow River Fiber is an independent, Calgary-based specialty ingredient distributor. Psyllium husk isn't grown domestically — we source lab-verified husk directly from primary processors and supply food producers and artisans across Western Canada, in the retail and bulk formats they need.
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Inventory intake
Incoming shipments are logged and held until batch testing clears them for release.
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Batch testing
Every batch is lab-verified for purity, swell volume, and moisture before it enters inventory.
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Warehousing
Cleared inventory is stored by mesh size and grade at our Calgary, AB warehouse.
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Batch allocation
Retail and wholesale orders are allocated from tested inventory and packed to order.
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Distribution
Orders ship from Calgary across Western Canada, the rest of the country, and beyond.
"I switched from capsules to whole husk two years ago. My mornings got a lot less interesting, which is exactly what I wanted."
"The powder disappears into my smoothie completely. No grit, no aftertaste — I actually look forward to it now."
"We switched suppliers for the mesh consistency alone. Every 25kg bag performs the same in the mixer, batch after batch."
FAQ
Questions we get a lot
What's the difference between whole husk and powder?
Whole husk is the coarse flake as it comes off the sieve — it swells fastest and has the most texture. Powder is milled finer, so it blends invisibly into smoothies, batters, and gluten-free baking. Same fiber, different mesh.
How much water should I use?
Start with at least 240ml (8oz) of water per teaspoon of whole husk, and drink it right away — psyllium keeps absorbing water after it leaves the glass.
Does psyllium husk go bad?
Stored sealed and dry, husk keeps for about two years. Powder is more sensitive to moisture — reseal the bag after each use.
Is this gluten-free?
Yes. Psyllium husk is naturally gluten-free, though it's packed in a facility that also handles wheat-based products. Let us know if a wholesale order needs a dedicated allergen-free run.
Can you do private label?
Yes, on orders above our 500kg MOQ. We pack under your brand to your specification for mesh size, bag weight, and labeling.
Do you ship internationally?
We ship coast to coast across Canada, into the US, and to 30+ countries beyond. Wholesale shipments move from our Calgary warehouse, with export quotes available on request.