Alfalfa Extract (10:1) is a concentrated botanical extract derived from the aerial parts of Medicago sativa, one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants and a nutritional powerhouse in the natural health supplement industry. At a 10:1 concentration ratio, this extract delivers a potent dose of chlorophyll, saponins, flavonoids, phytoestrogens, vitamins (K, C, B-group), and a broad spectrum of minerals — making it one of the most nutritionally complete plant-based supplement ingredients available.
Alfalfa is a foundational ingredient in green superfood blends, alkalising supplements, and women’s health formulations, valued for its exceptional nutritional breadth and traditional use as a tonic herb.
Applications:
- Nutraceuticals (green superfood capsules, alkalising supplements, general nutrition blends)
- Women’s Health (phytoestrogen-containing formulations, menopausal support)
- Detox & Cleanse (chlorophyll-rich green detox blends)
- Functional Foods (superfood powder blends, health bars, fortified beverages)
Key Features & Benefits:
- 10:1 concentrated nutritionally complete green botanical extract
- Rich in chlorophyll, phytoestrogens, vitamins, and minerals
- Alkalising and detoxifying properties
- Halal-certified & food-grade quality
- Suitable for capsule, powder, and tablet formulations
What alfalfa extract is
Alfalfa (lucerne, Medicago sativa) is a legume grown mainly as animal fodder. Supplement grades are made from the dried aerial parts (leaves and stems), either as a plain powder or as an extract such as 10:1. The leaf contains chlorophyll, protein, vitamin K, triterpene saponins and small amounts of the phytoestrogen coumestrol. A 10:1 ratio does not state any marker content, so ask which compound, if any, is tested and by which method, and whether a carrier was added.
Safety points buyers should know
Alfalfa is naturally rich in vitamin K, which matters for people taking warfarin-type blood thinners; consider a label advisory. Alfalfa seeds and sprouts contain L-canavanine, an amino acid that has been linked to lupus-like reactions; this concerns seed and sprout products more than leaf material, so confirm which part your lot is made from. Words such as “alkalising” and “detox” are not authorised health claims.
Formulation notes
Alfalfa extract is green to brown and has a grassy, slightly bitter taste. It is used in green powder blends with Chlorella and Moringa Extract. Chlorophyll fades with light and heat, so expect some colour change over shelf life.
Halal certification
This ingredient is listed as “Alfalfa Extract” on FC Materials’ Halal certificate (Sijil Pengesahan Halal, MS 1500:2019), issued through the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). Reference JAKIM.700-2/3/1 105-07/2022, valid until 15 October 2028. Ask us for a copy.
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis
- Botanical name and plant part (Medicago sativa aerial parts, not seed or sprout)
- Extraction ratio, solvent and carrier with its percentage
- Marker content with the test method, if specified
- Identity test (TLC or HPLC fingerprint)
- Loss on drying, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) and pesticide residues
- Microbiology: total plate count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella
- Batch number, manufacture and retest dates
