The novel food ingredient, alfalfa protein concentrate (APC), consists of a complex of protein (45-60 %), minerals (Ca, Fe, Mg), and vitamins (A, D, E, K). APC is extracted from lucerne (Medicago sativa spp. sativa) also known as alfalfa. Alfalfa is processed to first provide a press juice from which the proteins associated with carotenoid and chlorophyll pigments are separated by heat treatmen...