Aloe vera gel is best known for its therapeutic effect on burned or irritated skin, but in the future you could be eating the gel as a healthful additive to your fruits and veggies.
Researchers in Spain say they have developed a gel from the tropical plant that can be used as an edible coating to prolong the quality and safety of fresh produce. The gel, which does not appear to affect food taste or appearance, shows promise as a safe, natural, and environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional synthetic preservatives that are currently applied to produce after harvesting.
Although a number of edible coatings have been developed to preserve food …
