Shopping for aloe vera drinks and wondering whether to grab the gel or the juice? The terms get used interchangeably, but they're not quite the same thing. Here's a clear breakdown so you can pick the right one.
The Short Answer
Aloe vera gel is the thick, pure inner-leaf gel, minimally processed and closest to the plant itself. Aloe vera juice is typically the gel diluted with water and often blended with fruit flavours. Both come from the same plant; the difference is concentration and taste.
Forever Aloe Vera Gel: The Pure Option
Forever Aloe Vera Gel is 99.7% pure inner-leaf gel, hand-harvested and hand-filleted. It has a clean, mild taste and the shortest ingredient list in the range. Choose this if you want the most unaltered aloe experience.
The Flavoured Juices: Same Gel, Tastier
Not everyone loves the taste of pure gel, which is where the flavoured options come in. They're made with the same pure aloe gel, blended with real fruit:
- Forever Aloe Berry Nectar, cranberry and apple for a tangy twist
- Forever Aloe Peaches, smooth and sun-ripened
- Forever Aloe Mango, tropical and refreshing
- Forever Freedom, aloe gel with orange flavour plus glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM
Which Should You Choose?
Pick the pure gel if you want minimal ingredients and don't mind the natural taste. Pick a flavoured juice if taste matters and you want something you'll actually look forward to drinking every day, consistency beats purity if the bottle sits unopened in your fridge.
How to Drink It
Most people enjoy 60 to 120 ml daily, either straight, over ice, or mixed into a smoothie. Shake well before pouring, and refrigerate after opening. As with any new addition to your routine, start with a small serving to see how you like it.
What to Avoid
Whatever you choose, check the label. Quality aloe drinks are made from inner-leaf gel, not powder or concentrate, and skip artificial colours. Every aloe drink we carry meets that bar. Browse the full drinks collection here.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by Health Canada. Forever Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.