Alfalfa Grass Juice

Alfalfa grass juice is the liquid extracted from the young shoots of the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa). The plant is typically grown for forage, but the young grass can be juiced for consumption. The juice is often processed, such as by dehydration into a powder, for use in food products.

Alfalfa grass juice is primarily added to foods as a source of nutrients, particularly vitamins and minerals. It is often found in health-focused products like green powders, meal replacement supplements, and energy bars. Its presence is intended to boost the nutritional profile of the food.

Alfalfa grass juice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of various vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated alfalfa and its components, but specific evaluations of alfalfa grass juice for regulatory limits are not widely publicized. As a food ingredient, it is consumed in amounts typically considered safe.