Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a botanical ingredient derived from the flowering plant commonly known as red clover. It is a leguminous plant traditionally used in herbal and nutritional preparations and is widely recognized as a source of naturally occurring isoflavones and other botanical constituents.
Red Clover is particularly valued in the nutraceutical industry because its aerial parts, especially the flowering tops, naturally contain isoflavones such as formononetin, biochanin A, daidzein and genistein. These naturally occurring compounds contribute to the characteristic phytochemical profile of red clover and make it a useful botanical ingredient for specialized nutritional and wellness formulations.
Red Clover can be processed into different ingredient formats, including dried botanical material, powder and standardized botanical extract. The exact form, plant part, extraction ratio and active-marker concentration should be specified according to the intended application and approved product specification.
As a botanical ingredient, Red Clover is suitable for use in nutraceutical formulations, dietary supplements, botanical blends, herbal preparations, functional foods and other wellness-oriented products. It can be incorporated into capsules, tablets, powder blends, sachets and other suitable dosage or formulation formats.
The botanical profile of Red Clover is primarily associated with its naturally occurring isoflavones. Standardized extracts may therefore be characterized according to total isoflavone content or individual marker compounds. The actual concentration depends on the source material, cultivation conditions, processing method and extraction technology.
Red Clover has a long history of traditional use, particularly in herbal preparations associated with women's wellness. Modern nutraceutical manufacturers may use standardized Red Clover extracts when developing formulations requiring a consistent source of naturally occurring isoflavones.
For commercial manufacturing, quality control is important to ensure consistent botanical identity and composition. Typical quality parameters may include botanical identification, extract ratio, marker-compound content, moisture, ash, particle size, heavy metals, pesticide residues, microbial limits, aflatoxins and residual solvents, where applicable.
The final specification should be established according to the intended grade, target market and applicable regulatory requirements. Any health or nutritional claims associated with Red Clover should also comply with the regulations applicable to the destination market.
MEDIOCON INC supports sourcing and bulk supply enquiries for Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) and related botanical ingredients according to customer specifications, quality requirements, documentation, packaging preferences and applicable regulatory standards.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown to reddish-brown powder |
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