{"id":8768,"date":"2022-11-23T21:49:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T21:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=8768"},"modified":"2022-11-23T21:53:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T21:53:58","slug":"psyllium-husk-substitutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/psyllium-husk-substitutes\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Psyllium Husk Substitutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’re a health-conscious cook like we are, you’ve probably heard of psyllium husk powder. In case you haven\u2019t, psyllium husk is a fine powder made from the crushed seeds of Plantago flowering plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We love it because it has a ton of fiber and treats various digestive issues. We also appreciate its binding and thickening abilities and the fact it\u2019s gluten-free \u2014 perfect for sauces and vegan baked dishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Psyllium, however, can be hard to find, which makes trying several recipes rather frustrating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, we\u2019ll alleviate those frustrations with no less than eight fitting psyllium husk substitutes: chia seeds, flaxseed, cornstarch, guaran, and more. Their properties and benefits are comparable to psyllium husk, and some are nearly identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But before we proceed, let\u2019s brush up on what psyllium husk actually tastes like, as well as the nutritional values of its substitutes.<\/p>\n\n\n