The present disclosure provides compositions comprising an extracted portion
of psyllium seed in combination with one or more of a binder or edible acid. In
particular, the present invention is directed to compositions comprising a polysaccharide
component comprising xylose and arabinose, wherein the ratio of the xylose to the
arabinose is at least about 3:1, by weight, and wherein the polysaccharide particles
have a mean particle size distribution of from about 0.001 microns to about 150
microns. In a further embodiment, the compositions comprise a plurality of agglomerates
comprising the polysaccharide component and a dispersing component selected from
binders, suspending agents, edible acids, and mixtures thereof. In yet a further
embodiment, the compositions comprise agglomerates comprising a polysaccharide
component, wherein the agglomerates have a mean particle size distribution of from
about 100 to about 500 microns.
The present compositions are useful for the treatment of a variety of benefits,
including providing treatment for gastrointestinal conditions or providing other
gastrointestinal benefits.