stabilise Aloe Vera with lemon juice?

Hi

After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe
Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier.

I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their product
but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's impossible
because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it must have been
heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way.

I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in layman's
terms if possible) on the validity of these statements.

Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask.

Thanks for any input given

D

Dave wrote:
> Hi
>
> After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe
> Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier.
>
> I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their product
> but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's impossible
> because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it must have been
> heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way.
>
> I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in layman's
> terms if possible) on the validity of these statements.
>
> Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask.
>
> Thanks for any input given
>
> D
>
>

What is it supposed to be good for now? Before you accept the story, find a more reliable
source than TV or newspapers.

Citric acid will be not effective stabiliser. Having a solution more
acidic would prevent some stuff from growing but even if it is like
vinegar, some bug or mold will eat it.

I would use sorbic acid or have it pasteurised like milk - and even
then I would keep it in the fridge.

Marvin wrote:

> Dave wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial
>> Aloe Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free
>> supplier.
>>
>> I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their
>> product but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's
>> impossible because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it
>> must have been heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way.
>>
>> I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in
>> layman's terms if possible) on the validity of these statements.
>>
>> Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask.
>>
>> Thanks for any input given
>>
>> D
>>
>
> What is it supposed to be good for now? Before you accept the story,
> find a more reliable source than TV or newspapers.

http://www.aloevera.co.uk/aloeprop.htm

--
Dirk

The Consensus:-
The political party for the new millenium
http://www.theconsensus.org

"Dave" <DVI7-2@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:d9hed4$f9q$1@news6.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi
>
> After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe
> Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier.
>
> I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their product
> but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's impossible
> because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it must have been
> heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way.
>
> I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in layman's
> terms if possible) on the validity of these statements.
>
> Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask.
>
> Thanks for any input given
>
> D

You have landed in the wrong group to suggest that any aloe product,
supposedly stabilized with lemon juice, does not contain 'chemicals'.

Dave wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe
> Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier.

[snip]

You are already lost. It makes no difference where you arrive.
Crocodile dung mixed with ass's milk is miraculous - and that goes all
the way back to pharonic Egypt.

All matter is a chemical composition, git, from mud on your brogans to
poison ivy to food wrap.

--
Uncle Al
http://www.mazepath.com/uncleal/
(Toxic URL! Unsafe for children and most mammals)
http://www.mazepath.com/uncleal/qz.pdf

Dave wrote:

> Hi
>
> After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe
> Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier.
>
> I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their product
> but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's impossible
> because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it must have been
> heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way.
>
> I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in layman's
> terms if possible) on the validity of these statements.
>
> Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask.
>
> Thanks for any input given

It grows like a weed. You can have it fresh if you want it.

Regards,
Martin Brown

Dirk Bruere at Neopax wrote:
> Marvin wrote:
>
>> Dave wrote:
>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial
>>> Aloe Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free
>>> supplier.
>>>
>>> I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their
>>> product but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's
>>> impossible because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say
>>> it must have been heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way.
>>>
>>> I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in
>>> layman's terms if possible) on the validity of these statements.
>>>
>>> Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any input given
>>>
>>> D
>>>
>>
>> What is it supposed to be good for now? Before you accept the story,
>> find a more reliable source than TV or newspapers.
>
>
> http://www.aloevera.co.uk/aloeprop.htm
>
That answers the question of what (at least one source) is now claiming as a benefit of
aloe vera. It doesn't tell me if the claims are valid. The peddlers of food additives
are hardly unbiased.

Citric acid will be not effective stabiliser. Having a solution more
acidic would prevent some stuff from growing but even if it is like
vinegar, some bug or mold will eat it.

I would use sorbic acid or have it pasteurised like milk - and even
then I would keep it in the fridge.

"Dave" <DVI7-2@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:d9hed4$f9q$1@news6.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi
>
> After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe
> Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier.
>
> I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their product
> but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's impossible
> because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it must have been
> heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way.
>
> I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in layman's
> terms if possible) on the validity of these statements.
>
> Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask.
>
> Thanks for any input given
>
> D

You have landed in the wrong group to suggest that any aloe product,
supposedly stabilized with lemon juice, does not contain 'chemicals'.

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Dave	stabilise Aloe Vera with lemon juice? Hi After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier. I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their product but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's impossible because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it must have been heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way. I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in layman's terms if possible) on the validity of these statements. Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask. Thanks for any input given D

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Marvin	Re: stabilise Aloe Vera with lemon juice? Dave wrote: > Hi > > After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe > Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier. > > I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their product > but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's impossible > because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it must have been > heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way. > > I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in layman's > terms if possible) on the validity of these statements. > > Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask. > > Thanks for any input given > > D > > What is it supposed to be good for now? Before you accept the story, find a more reliable source than TV or newspapers.

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muha	Re: stabilise Aloe Vera with lemon juice? Citric acid will be not effective stabiliser. Having a solution more acidic would prevent some stuff from growing but even if it is like vinegar, some bug or mold will eat it. I would use sorbic acid or have it pasteurised like milk - and even then I would keep it in the fridge.

	#4
Dirk Bruere at Neopax	Re: stabilise Aloe Vera with lemon juice? Marvin wrote: > Dave wrote: > >> Hi >> >> After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial >> Aloe Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free >> supplier. >> >> I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their >> product but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's >> impossible because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it >> must have been heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way. >> >> I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in >> layman's terms if possible) on the validity of these statements. >> >> Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask. >> >> Thanks for any input given >> >> D >> > > What is it supposed to be good for now? Before you accept the story, > find a more reliable source than TV or newspapers. http://www.aloevera.co.uk/aloeprop.htm -- Dirk The Consensus:- The political party for the new millenium http://www.theconsensus.org

	#6
Uncle Al	Re: stabilise Aloe Vera with lemon juice? Dave wrote: > > Hi > > After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe > Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier. [snip] You are already lost. It makes no difference where you arrive. Crocodile dung mixed with ass's milk is miraculous - and that goes all the way back to pharonic Egypt. All matter is a chemical composition, git, from mud on your brogans to poison ivy to food wrap. -- Uncle Al http://www.mazepath.com/uncleal/ (Toxic URL! Unsafe for children and most mammals) http://www.mazepath.com/uncleal/qz.pdf

	#7
Martin Brown	Re: stabilise Aloe Vera with lemon juice? Dave wrote: > Hi > > After recent BBC and TimesOnline news articles saying how beneficial Aloe > Vera is I have been trying to find an organic, chemical free supplier. > > I have found one that says they use lemon juice to stabilise their product > but another manufacturer, (who uses chemicals) says that's impossible > because as soon as you cut it starts going off. They say it must have been > heated which destroys most of the nutrients any way. > > I would value some unbiased scientific opinions (preferable in layman's > terms if possible) on the validity of these statements. > > Hopefully this is the appropriate group to ask. > > Thanks for any input given It grows like a weed. You can have it fresh if you want it. Regards, Martin Brown