How to Store Aloe Juice From Leaves
Aloe juice has healing properties and health benefits that appeal to many people. Some use aloe juice to heal minor cuts or burns, while others use aloe juice to moisturize their skin. After removing juice from an aloe plant, correctly store aloe juice from leaves for later use. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Sharp knife
- Medium bowl
- Cutting board
- Metal spoon
- Glass (dark glass works best) or plastic container with lid
- Liquid vitamin E (optional)
- Grapefruit-seed extract (optional)
Instructions
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Cut several large aloe leaves from the plant with the sharp knife. Sever the leaves where they meet the base of the plant.
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Place the aloe leaves in the medium bowl to drain, setting them at a 45-degree angle. Leave the leaves sitting for 10 minutes.
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Cut the top and bottom ends from the leaves and then slice them in half lengthwise. Place the aloe leaf halves on the cutting board and carefully scrape out the inside juice/gel with the metal spoon. Press only hard enough to remove the juice/gel, but not so hard that you remove the latex closest to the outer layer of leaves.
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Place fresh aloe juice into the glass or plastic container. For best results, use a dark glass to keep light from penetrating the container, as light contributes to the deterioration of aloe juice from leaves.
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Add 1 drop liquid vitamin E and 1 drop grapefruit-seed extract for every 1/4 cup of aloe juice to preserve it naturally. Mix well. Aloe juice from leaves yields the most benefits when it is fresh. As you store the aloe juice in the refrigerator, it might eventually become brown. Adding the vitamin E and grapefruit seed extract (both natural preservatives) slows the browning process. These additives are optional, however.
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Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator. Store aloe juice from leaves in the refrigerator for up to one year.
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References
- Photo Credit aloe image by Magdalena Mirowicz from Fotolia.com
