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Alfalfa Extract (Medicago sativa) – Total Saponins 2–20%
Medicago sativa
- Marker compound
- Total saponins
- Standardisation
- 2–20% (UV-Vis spectrophotometry)
- Assay method
- UV-Vis spectrophotometry
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Origin
- United States, China, India
Alfalfa Extract (Medicago sativa) – Total Saponins 2–20%
Alfalfa extract is produced from the leaf of Medicago sativa (Fabaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Total saponins. Available grades: 2%, 6%, 20%. Typical sourcing: United States, China, India. For B2B formulation in food & beverage.
2%6%20%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Medicago sativa |
| Common names | Alfalfa |
| Plant family / part | Fabaceae / Leaf |
| Marker compound | Total saponins |
| Phytochemical class | Terpenoids › Saponins (mixed) |
| Available grades | 2%, 6%, 20% |
| Made-to-order grades | 6% (produced on request; confirm lead time) |
| Assay method | UV-Vis spectrophotometry |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | USP, JECFA specification |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | United States, China, India |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Formulation focus
- Natural Colours
Industries
Food & Beverage
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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