What kind of aloe vera can be eaten, how can aloe vera be eaten

There are more than 300 kinds of aloe vera, different sizes and shapes, and only a few can be used internally and externally

1. Aloe vera. Also known as aloe vera, aloe vera, the birthplace is North Africa, and it extends to southern and North America, and extends to Japan, South Korea and Hainan in China. Its characteristics are:

height 60 to 120 cm, short stems; The leaves are thick, about 65 cm long, about 4 to 15 cm wide, about 3 cm thick, one leaf can reach 500 to 1000 grams, the leaf surface has fine teeth on the keratinized edges, there are white spots in the early stage of development, and the white class spots disappear after development. (If you are cooking, please prick the spare leaves and remove the skin, only use white reed meat, because the yellow liquid contained in the skin is very bitter, and the daily amount per person should not exceed 15 grams.)

2. Shangnong large-leaf aloe vera. Also known as mutated aloe vera, aloe vera researchers at Shanghai Agricultural University cultivated it based on aloe vera in the United States. Its characteristics are:

The leaves are green and thick, about 85 cm long and 12 cm wide, containing more nutrients than Curacao, and the mesophyll has a lighter bitter taste, and there are white spots at the beginning of development, which disappear later; It is very adaptable, can grow in both dry and wet areas, and is currently developing rapidly in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

3. Aloe vera. As the name suggests, it is a plant-like tree, large in size, belonging to the giant aloe vera, with a height of 2 to 6 meters, with distinct stems and leaves, small leaves, and thin teeth on the edges of the leaves, which is a good medicinal product.

4. Chinese striped aloe vera, also known as Chinese aloe vera, is also a variation of Curacao aloe vera. Its characteristics: miniature, short stems, small leaves, about 35 cm long, about 5 cm wide, white spots mixed with the whole growth process of the leaves will not fade, the main production areas Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Hainan and other regions.

5. Aloe vera. Main characteristics: large body size, no stems, spiral arrangement of leaves, relatively thin, not as thick as other species of aloe vera, but more juice, rich in carbohydrates, is a good beauty product.

6. Pearl aloe vera. Also known as barbae aloe vera, German pineapple, is also a miniature aloe vera, no more than 10 cm high, the stem is shorter, the leaves are not as thick as other aloe vera, the leaves have "whiskers", white spots on the leaf surface, very beautiful, and rich in gelatin.

Landlord: I know only the above kinds of aloe vera that can be eaten internally and externally (unfortunately I don't have ** at hand for you to further identify), other characteristics of aloe vera, it is best not to eat before it is determined that it is non-toxic, especially the "agave" that is very similar to aloe vera, which is more toxic and should not be eaten by mistake.

The kind of wide leaves that you grow at home can eat, and the meat is very thick and smooth, and it is very good to eat stir-fried.

This true person does not know, knows that the perfect aloe vera gel (real thing) can be eaten!