Does Aloe Vera Juice Need to be Refrigerated? (2024)

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Does Aloe Vera Juice Need to be Refrigerated? ›

How should you store aloe vera juice? Whether you have extracted the juice straight from the plant yourself, or you have purchased it, you need to store the aloe vera juice in the fridge and consume it as soon as possible. Commercial aloe vera juice will contain preservatives, so you can store it for longer.

After opening, aloe vera juice should be refrigerated to maintain its freshness and potency. Air and bacteria can cause the juice to spoil quickly, and refrigeration helps to slow down the growth of bacteria. The recommended temperature for storing aloe vera juice is between 35°F and 40°F (2°C to 4°C).

Humidity and temperature1 are the most critical influencers of aloe vera's freshness. So if there's only one thing you do, always (always) store the gel in the refrigerator. While the aloe vera plant thrives in warm and tropical climates, the tables turn once you cut off a leaf.

Alternatively, you can mix the aloe vera gel with an equal amount of honey and store it at room temperature for up to 8 months. If you want to store your aloe vera as a juice, put 500 milligrams of crushed vitamin C tablets for every ¼ cup of aloe vera gel into your blender and mix it on high for a few seconds.

Aloe vera juice has a similar lifespan to gel when it's unopened: 2-3 years. However, the juice (and food-grade Gel) only lasts a couple weeks once it's been opened and should be refrigerated after opening.

Aloe vera is a plant, so like fruit and veg, it is a perishable food and will turn mouldy. If aloe vera juice has spoiled it'll look cloudy and discoloured with an unpleasant smell. If you have cut fresh aloe leaves, they'll wilt and turn sludge-like and slimy and they will also smell bad.

But if you store fresh aloe vera at your home, you should consider a change in its texture and smell. Texture: When you bring or use fresh aloe vera gel it is smooth and consistent. But when it is expired then it becomes lumpy, watery or slimy.

The aloe vera leaf will keep for 4-8 weeks at room temperature. Initially store the leaf upright so that the yellow juice can run off. It is best to store an aloe vera leaf in the fridge. Leave it upright with the cut side down so that the yellow juice drains off.

Can Expired Aloe Vera Leaf and Aloe Vera Products be used? It depends, however we would recommend that you do not use products past their expiration date and you certainly shouldn't use products or raw Aloe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Storage directions

Prepared aloe vera gel without added vitamin C or E can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. However, adding one or both of the vitamins significantly increases the shelf life to up to 2 months in the refrigerator.

What does aloe vera do to the skin? ›

Aloe vera gel can not only increase the amount of collagen in wounds but also change the composition of collagen, increase collagen cross-linking and thereby promote wound healing. Scientific studies have shown that the gel can increase the flexibility and reduce the fragility of the skin since 99% of the gel is water.

Aloe vera contains vitamins A, C, and E. All three of these vitamins contribute to cell turnover, promoting healthy cell growth and shiny hair. Vitamin B12 and folic acid are also contained in aloe vera gel. Both of these components can keep your hair from falling out.

How much aloe vera juice should you drink daily? Limiting aloe vera juice to 30 mL 3 times a day can provide health benefits and minimize the potential side effects. You can drink aloe vera juice on an empty stomach or with meals.

High doses of oral aloe vera are dangerous. Don't take oral aloe vera if you have intestinal problems, heart disease, hemorrhoids, kidney problems, diabetes, or electrolyte imbalances. Interactions. If you take any drugs regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using aloe vera supplements.

Children: Aloe gel is possibly safe when applied to the skin appropriately. Aloe latex and aloe whole leaf extracts are possibly unsafe when taken by mouth in children. Children younger than 12 years old might have stomach pain, cramps, and diarrhea.

It depends, however we would recommend that you do not use products past their expiration date and you certainly shouldn't use products or raw Aloe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Though the plant itself has been famed as the 'plant of immortality' throughout time, it is not immortal itself and does expire over time just like any other plant or organic matter. The shelf life depends on what form of aloe vera you decide to use, and some have better shelf life than others.

Our regular juices and gels that contain 0.1% Potassium Sorbate as a preservative will last up to 5- 6 months once opened and placed in the refrigerator.

Store in a cool dry place. Refrigerate after opening and use within 30 days.