Aloe Vera Gel as Post-Harvest Preservative
Filed in archive Food and Agriculture on September 22, 2005
A group of Spanish researchers explored the use of Aloe vera gel as a post-harvest preservative for fruits and vegetables. The results will be published in the Oct. 5 print issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The gel, which may also be used as a spray, does not appear to affect food taste or appearance, and therefore shows promise as a safe, natural and environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional synthetic preservatives that are currently applied to produce after harvesting.
The gel, which was tested in this particular study on grapes, works not only as a physical barrier to spoilage microorganisms, but has been proven to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
Read the abstract of the article here.
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Frank Cangelosi
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Great site, keep up the good work.
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andrewandros
(09/26/08 9:02pm)
I usally get huge red bumps, that leave scars on my face.but ever since i have been using aloe vera on my face it has changed dramatically. its really cheap and pure too.
Aloe vera is a product for every type of skin . it is a natural food flavoring and gives the result in few weeks. There is no side effects on any type skin aloe vera is a very highly effective in treating like pimples.i was used since last six months and give the results . so i am very happy to use this products.
Aloe vera is a product for every type of skin . it is a natural food flavoring and gives the result in few weeks. There is no side effects on any type skin aloe vera is a very highly effective in treating like pimples.i was used since last six months and give the results . so i am very happy to use this products.
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sina
(02/12/11 10:36am)
Hi.could you tell us about aloe vera gel production ?
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sina
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