{"product_id":"aloe-vera-katrazhai","title":"Aloe Vera Leaves (Katrazhai)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm-Fresh Aloe Vera Leaves (Katrazhai)\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick, heavy leaves of the edible \u003cem\u003esotru katrazhai\u003c\/em\u003e variety, cut to order on our Tamil Nadu farm. Known in Ayurveda as \u003cem\u003eKumari\u003c\/em\u003e and in Siddha as a classic cooling herb, aloe has sat at the doorway of Tamil households for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally hydrating and very low in calories\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fresh inner gel is about 99% water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA natural source of acemannan\u003c\/strong\u003e — the characteristic gel-forming polysaccharide of the inner leaf fillet, alongside phytosterols, enzymes and amino acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used in Siddha and Ayurveda as a cooling herb\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eKumari\u003c\/em\u003e is classically regarded as Pitta-pacifying and is the base of the traditional tonic Kumaryasava.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong used in traditional topical skin and hair care\u003c\/strong\u003e — fresh gel applied to skin after sun exposure, and to the scalp before an oil bath, is a widespread South Indian household practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudied for topical skin support\u003c\/strong\u003e — a systematic review of burn-wound studies reported shorter healing times with topical aloe compared with conventional dressings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally taken as part of a light summer diet\u003c\/strong\u003e — as \u003cem\u003ekatrazhai thuvaiyal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ekatrazhai juice\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ekatrazhai pachadi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrain the yellow latex before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow-orange sap just beneath the rind contains aloin, a strong natural purgative, and must be drained off and rinsed away. Stand the cut leaf upright for 10–15 minutes, then fillet out and rinse only the clear inner gel until no bitterness remains. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for young children, without professional advice. Discontinue use if any reaction occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information (per 100 g fresh inner gel)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98.5 – 99.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4 – 15 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 – 3.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 1.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 – 9 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 – 50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey Bioactive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcemannan (acetylated glucomannan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh aloe is 98.5–99.5% water and is not a meaningful source of macronutrients — we publish honest figures rather than the inflated tables that circulate online. Its value lies in the bioactive compounds of the inner fillet. Botanical name: Aloe barbadensis Miller.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Tamil Uses \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKatrazhai thuvaiyal\u003c\/em\u003e — the classic Tamil chutney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKatrazhai juice\u003c\/em\u003e with lemon and honey — a summer cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKatrazhai pachadi\u003c\/em\u003e — cubed into curd or buttermilk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended into green juices and smoothies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh gel as a face mask, or applied to skin after sun exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied to the scalp for 20–30 minutes before an oil bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended with rose water into a home-made face gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate whole and uncut in the crisper drawer, cut end wrapped — keeps 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt room temperature in a cool dry place — 5–7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce cut, wrap the cut end and use the remainder within 5–7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtracted clear gel: airtight glass jar in the fridge, up to 1 week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze gel in ice-cube trays for up to 6 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wash until you are ready to use. Light browning at the cut end is normal oxidation — trim a thin slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertifications \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSSAI licensed food business — licence number displayed in our website footer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic certification: PGS-India \/ NPOP (certificate available on request).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves are sold by weight, not by count — size varies naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I remove the bitter yellow sap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash the leaf, trim the spiny edges and tip, then stand it upright cut-end-down in a glass for 10–15 minutes so the yellow-orange sap drains out. Rinse, fillet out the clear inner gel with a knife, and rinse the gel again until there is no yellow tinge and no bitterness. Only the clear inner gel is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will the leaf keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnwashed and uncut in the fridge crisper, a whole leaf keeps 2–3 weeks. Once you cut into it, wrap the cut end and use the rest within about a week. Extracted gel lasts a week refrigerated, or freeze it in cubes for up to 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I eat it, or is it only for skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth — provided you drain the yellow latex properly and use only the clear inner gel. In Tamil kitchens it goes into thuvaiyal, pachadi and summer juices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my leaf a different size to the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAloe is a farm-fresh product, so leaf size and weight vary naturally. 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