Alfalfa sprouts are the shoots of the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa), harvested before they become the full-grown plant. Because they are so small, the sprouts contain a concentrated amount of certain vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin C.

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