Vitamin A and iron are two of the most significant nutritional deficiencies identified by the world Health Organisation.
Leaf concentrate is extremely rich in both beta-carotene (pro-Vitamin A) and iron, which combat these two deficiencies.
It is also an excellent source of protein, vitamins B6, B9, E and K, plus calcium and magnesium.
General composition of Dried Alfalfa Leaf Concentrate
| Leaf concentrate (mean values) | Whole Milk Powder | |
| Water | 8% | 3% |
| Protein | 50.8% | 26% |
| Lipids | 10.2% | 26% |
| Poly-unsaturated fats (Ω3) | 4.7%
(3.5%) |
0.9% (0.2%) |
| Minerals | 10.6% | 8% |
| Fibre | 2.5% | – |
Dried Alfalfa Leaf Concentrate: Principal Vitamin & Mineral Content
| Vitamins & Minerals | Quantity per 10g dried leaf concentrate (mean values) | % of recommended nutrient intake for a 4-6 year old child |
| A (b-carotene) | 767µg RE | 170 |
| B6 | 0.58 mg | 97 |
| B9 (folate) | 13.4 µg | 7 |
| B12 2 | 0.21 µg | 18 |
| E 2 | 9.9 mg | 198 |
| K | 0.08 mg | 400 |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 56 |
| Magnesium | 14.8 mg | 20 |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 135 |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 6 |