Aloe Vera juice is produced from the aloe plant. The entire leaf is processed, first by crushing, grinding or blending it, then by filtering the resulting liquid.
To obtain a nutritious drink that presents many health benefits, producers mix Aloe Vera gel with other ingredients also to make it more palatable.
However, not all Aloe Vera is produced for internal use. Some products are only intended for external purposes and should only be used as per the instructions on the label.
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You can make Aloe Vera juice at home
Please note that following specific instructions is important to reap safe and efficient results when making aloe vera juice at home. There are a few most important things to remember.
- You should remove all of the yellow sap just beneath the rind of the plant because if ingested, it can lead to stomach discomfort.
- You should process the gel immediately after you have removed it from the rind and removed the yellow layers.
- You should add a bit of alcohol to preserve the juice and make it more pleasant to taste. You can also add honey or mix it with any citrus-based juice.
Content of Aloe Vera gel
Aloe vera is a perennial plant, cactus-like that reaches maturity at about 4 years old. It can be harvested after every 6 to 8 weeks when leaves – usually no more than four are cut off the plant.
The aloe plant produces two substances. One is the clear gel that juice is made of and the other is latex, which is found just under the skin and is yellow.
When making Aloe Vera juice at home, it is recommended that you remove the latex, which is the yellow sap to prevent any stomach discomfort and diarrhea as this part of the plant works as a laxative and is often taken by mouth for constipation.
The other substance, which is the gel, is taken for many conditions and people also apply it to skin for acne and other skin damage.
The gel contains many vitamins and relevant compounds that prevent such conditions as leaky gut and inflammation in the body.
- There is approximately 98% water in Aloe Vera gel and the solid content is 0.66% with 0.56% soluble solids.
- The gel contains 55% polysaccharides, 17% sugars, 16% minerals, 7% proteins, 4% lipids and 1% phenolic compounds.
Vitamins in Aloe Vera gel include:
- vitamin A, vitamin B2 or riboflavin, vitamin C, vitamin B1 or thiamine, vitamin E, niacin, choline and folic acid.
Of all the vitamins content, the three most important are C, E and A that play the role of antioxidants, powerful substances that prevent diseases and protect the body against harmful free radicals.
Aloe Vera gel provides relief from inflammation and many people take it as medication for inflammatory bowel diseases. It’s also recommended for diabetes, hepatitis, stomach ulcers and asthma. The gel has analgesic properties and is a potent antimicrobial.
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The antioxidant property of Aloe Vera gel was demonstrated to depend a lot on the growth stage of the plant and the overall health value is strongly linked with production processes, the more efficient the processing technique the better the quality of the product.