Alfalfa Alcohol-Free Extract
Alfalfa Alcohol-Free Extract is a glycerin-based liquid extract of alfalfa leaf (Medicago sativa), made for supplement and food-and-beverage formulators who need an ethanol-free, water-compatible botanical. Produced in our FDA-inspected New York cGMP facility using the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process to preserve a Holistically Balanced full-spectrum leaf profile.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What Is Alfalfa Alcohol-Free Extract?
Alfalfa Alcohol-Free Extract is a liquid extract drawn from the leaf and aerial parts of alfalfa (Medicago sativa), a member of the pea family (Fabaceae), carried in vegetable glycerin rather than ethanol. Bio-Botanica produces it with the proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat, cold-extraction process, which pulls the plant's water- and glycerin-soluble constituents without the high heat that can flatten a delicate leaf profile. The result is a Holistically Balanced full-spectrum extract that mirrors the naturally occurring range of compounds in the whole alfalfa leaf, including its characteristic chlorophyll and naturally occurring leaf minerals, rather than a single isolated fraction.
Market Demand
Alfalfa sits inside one of agriculture's largest botanical categories, and buyer interest in leaf-derived nutritive extracts continues to widen. Grand View Research values the overall global alfalfa market at USD 36.3 billion by 2030, growing at a 6.0% CAGR from 2024 to 2030; that figure is dominated by forage and feed, but it reflects the deep, well-established supply base that makes food-grade and supplement-grade alfalfa leaf extracts reliably available. On the finished-product side, demand is pulled by "green" nutritive positioning in greens blends, women's wellness lines, and clean-label supplements, where formulators want a recognizable, plant-forward leaf ingredient rather than a synthetic one.
Formulation Applications
This extract is built for water-based systems because glycerin is fully water-miscible, making it straightforward to fold into ingestible formulas. On the ingestible side it suits alcohol-free tinctures and dropper products, greens and superfood shots, functional beverages, syrups, and liquid supplement bases where an ethanol carrier would be a formulation or labeling problem. Its sweet-tasting glycerin base is useful in flavor-sensitive and alcohol-free positioned products. Because it is a glycerin-carried liquid extract, it is not intended for anhydrous, oil-only systems without appropriate solubilization.
Why Formulators Choose Bio-Botanica
Formulators bring alfalfa projects to Bio-Botanica because a nutritive leaf extract only performs if the leaf character survives processing, and our Bio-Chelated cold method is designed to protect it. Family-owned and operating from an FDA-inspected, cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972, we run HPLC and mass spectrometry testing on every lot for identity and consistency, so each shipment of alfalfa leaf extract matches the last. Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification are available, the glycerin carrier is derived from RSPO-certified palm oil, and every order ships with a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative COA, and an SDS to move your documentation and QA review forward.
Common Buyer Questions
What exactly is this product and which plant part does it use?
It is an alcohol-free extract of alfalfa leaf and aerial parts (Medicago sativa), a legume in the pea family (Fabaceae). We extract the above-ground leaf material, not the seed or root, so the profile reflects the green, nutritive part of the plant that is traditionally used.
What is the carrier, and does it contain alcohol?
The carrier is vegetable glycerin, and the product is alcohol-free. It is formulated without ethanol, which makes it a fit for brands positioning products as alcohol-free or targeting formats where an ethanol carrier is undesirable. The glycerin we use is derived from RSPO-certified palm oil.
Is this extract standardized to a specific compound?
No. This is a full-spectrum, non-standardized extract made under our Holistically Balanced approach, meaning it carries the naturally occurring range of alfalfa leaf constituents rather than being standardized to a fixed percentage of any single marker. If your program needs specific on-spec parameters, our team can review what is achievable for your lot.
How is it made, and does the process affect the leaf profile?
It is produced with our proprietary Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process, which uses low heat to draw out the water- and glycerin-soluble constituents of the alfalfa leaf. The low-heat method is specifically intended to preserve the delicate, chlorophyll-rich character of the leaf that higher-temperature processing can degrade.
What formats and applications is it suited for?
It is well suited to water-based ingestible formats such as alcohol-free tinctures, greens shots, functional beverages, syrups, and liquid supplement bases. It is a glycerin-carried liquid extract, so it is not designed for oil-only anhydrous systems.
How does it behave in a formula in terms of solubility?
Because glycerin is fully water-miscible, this extract disperses readily into aqueous and hydro-glycerin systems. That makes it convenient for beverage bases, gels, and emulsion water phases. For anhydrous or high-oil systems, you would need an appropriate solubilizer or a different extract form.
Which industries and product positions does it fit?
It fits Dietary Supplements and Food & Beverage. Brands commonly position alfalfa leaf around everyday nutritive and "green" support, digestive wellness, and women's wellness lines. These are formulation and marketing positions, not health claims, and final claims remain the brand's responsibility.
What is the country of origin?
Alfalfa originates in central and western Asia and is now cultivated worldwide, so raw material sourcing can vary by lot. The specific country of origin for a given lot is documented on the TDS and accompanying COA provided with your order.
What certifications are available for this ingredient?
Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification are available on request. Because certification and documentation are handled per program, let our team know your requirements up front so we can confirm availability for your order.
What documentation ships with an order or sample?
Every order and sample ships with a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative Certificate of Analysis (COA), and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). We also perform in-house HPLC and mass spectrometry testing on each lot for identity and batch-to-batch consistency.
How is it sold, and can I get a sample or minimum order details?
It is sold as a bulk ingredient to formulators and manufacturers. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Contact us for a sample and a quote; samples ship with the TDS, a representative COA, and SDS so your R&D and QA teams can evaluate it directly.
Where is it manufactured?
It is manufactured by Bio-Botanica in Hauppauge, New York, at our FDA-inspected, cGMP facility. We have been a family-owned botanical extract manufacturer since 1972, and all extraction and testing are handled in-house.