"A concentrated extract of alfalfa's protein and nutrient fraction, with much of the raw plant's fiber removed."
This processing step goes the opposite direction from most extraction: it keeps alfalfa's protein, chlorophyll, and mineral content while stripping out the coarse fiber, producing a denser nutrient source than whole dried alfalfa. Still a minor, filler-adjacent ingredient rather than a primary nutrition source. Score: 6/10.
A real but unresolved concern: often an ongoing FDA/AAFCO research question (like the grain-free/DCM investigation), a common allergen, or a vague-but-not-alarming label claim. -2.5 pts deducted.
Rated C (-2.5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. This processing step goes the opposite direction from most extraction: it keeps alfalfa's protein, chlorophyll, and mineral content while stripping out the coarse fiber, producing a denser nutrient source than whole dried alfalfa. Still a minor, filler-adjacent ingredient rather than a primary nutrition source. Score: 6/10.
A concentrated extract of alfalfa's protein and nutrient fraction, with much of the raw plant's fiber removed.