Long revered as a solution for topical burns and healthy skin, aloe has become valued in the beverage industry for more than just its external benefits. According to Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Ariz., aloe has been linked to multiple health benefits, including laxative functions, canker sore treatment, plaque and gingivitis control, diabetes treatment, cancer prevention as well as many skin treatment functions.
Aloecorp’s aloe fields in Gonzalez, Mexico. (Image courtesy of Aloecorp)