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Thank you! Aloe vera is way more than just a modern day sunburn remedy. Is Aloe Vera Safe to Eat? Wondering what eating aloe vera skin is like? The Latex Layer Between the Skin and the Gel While we usually think of latex as a synthetic material used in consumer goods, latex can actually exist in nature, and is produced by many different types of plants — including the aloe vera plant. How to Prepare and Eat Aloe Vera Here are the steps to prepare your aloe so you can safely enjoy eating aloe vera.
Thoroughly rinse the leaves 2. Cut off the sharp tip and the spiky sides of each leaf 3. Drain the water out of the bowl and then give the leaf a rinse. Slide your knife down the flat side of the leaf to remove the gel, which will be clear. Once you have the gel by itself out of the leaves, rinse it again to ensure the aloin is off. Next, slice off the skin on the flat side, remove the clear gel and dice it into small cubes.
Make sure to wash the gel cubes thoroughly to remove all traces of dirt, debris and residue. Latex residue can give the gel an unpleasant bitter taste. The latex is a thin layer of yellow liquid between the skin and the gel of the leaf. It contains compounds with powerful laxative properties, such as aloin 2. Eating too much latex can have serious and potentially fatal side effects 3. In contrast, the aloe vera skin is generally safe to eat.
It has a mild flavor and a crunchy texture, perfect for adding variety to your summer salads. Alternatively, the skin can be enjoyed by dipping it in salsa or hummus. To prepare the skin, cut off the spiky edges on the top and alongside the plant and slice off the skin on the flat side.
Make sure to wash the skin thoroughly to remove any dirt, debris and latex. Wash the skin or gel thoroughly to remove traces of latex, which can have unpleasant and potentially harmful side effects.
Many commercial aloe vera gels contain preservatives to extend their shelf life, as well as other ingredients to improve the smell, texture and color. Many of these ingredients are not meant to be ingested 4. Many aloe vera skin care products contain preservatives and other ingredients that are not meant to be ingested.
Stick to eating the aloe vera plant and not commercial skin care products. Both the Mayo Clinic and other popular online health magazines like Healthline agree that Aloe Vera is edible.
The aloe vera parts that are consumed most commonly include the clear inner gel of the aloe vera stalk and the green outer layer. To get to the clear gel, simply take a sharp knife and peel away the green portion until you reach the transparent meat inside.
You can crush this meat and put in smoothies or eat it as it is. Depending on the size of the aloe, the green outer layer can be often tough, so it may not be as palatable. It can also have a bitter taste just like the gel inside, so eating it will not be pleasant. So far, I discussed the green skin of the aloe and the gelatinous meat inside, both of which are edible, though not always readily palatable.
This is the aloe latex, which is a thin liquid in between the skin and the aloe meat. In small quantities, the aloe latex can help with constipation as it has a laxative effect. If you take too much of it, however, it can have serious side-effects including kidney problems, irregular heartbeat, and can worsen side-effects of diabetes, kidney or heart medication. If you find it in the produce section, it's the safe-to-eat variety. Method 2. Eating a lot of aloe vera can cause severe cramping and diarrhea.
Aloe vera is a laxative and can cause some uncomfortable digestive side effects. You might not have a problem with smaller portions, however.
Adding small amounts of aloe vera to other recipes can also help minimize this effect. A little meaning a quarter-teaspoon or less goes a long way. If you're buying commercially prepared aloe vera products, follow the label's instructions regarding serving size.
These products typically contain less than 10 ppm parts per million of aloe-derived material. National Institutes of Health Go to source This isn't something you can eat a lot of!
Keep aloe vera as an occasional treat. There is also some evidence that eating aloe vera regularly for as little as 3 weeks can lead to acute hepatitis. Method 3. Slice off the spikes then cut the leaf into manageable sections. The spikes, narrow bottom, and top-third of the leaf aren't edible, so you can dispose of these.
Then, cut the leaf into 2 or 3 sections so it'll be easier for you to remove the gel. National Institutes of Health Go to source Your sections don't have to be any particular size—you just want them to be manageable as you scrape the gel out.
If you want to use the leaves in cooking, you can always cut them into smaller pieces once you get the gel out. Method 4. Slice off the flat side of the leaf section to reveal the gel. You'll notice that one side of the leaf is flatter than the other.
Slice off that side and you'll see the translucent gel just below the surface. Use a spoon or knife to scrape the clear gel out of the leaf. A vegetable peeler will also work if you have one of those. This process is known as "filleting," and once you get good at it, you'll be able to smoothly remove the gel in one piece. National Institutes of Health Go to source Always rinse off the gel with water to get rid of all the latex yellow sap.
Aloe vera latex is a powerful laxative, so you don't want to eat that! Method 5. Aloe vera latex yellow sap is a powerful laxative. Hold your leaves or gel whatever you're planning to consume under cool running water to rinse off the latex. You can place them in a colander so they drain easily—just make sure you move them around so you're thoroughly rinsing all sides.
National Institutes of Health Go to source Taking just 1 gram of aloe vera latex can lead to kidney failure and even death. At best, you'll suffer severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Method 6.
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