Proximate Analysis of Aloe vara Leaves

Abstract

Scientific investigations on Aloe vera have gained more attention over the last several decades due to its reputable medicinal properties. Aloe vera has a long history as a medicinal plant with diverse therapeutic applications. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the amount of dietary inclusion of Aloe vera leaves. Many of the health benefits associated with Aloe vera have been attributed due to the presence of protein, carbohydrate, fat etc. in the gel of the leaves. Proximate analysis of the leaves revealed fat, 1.83%; protein, 10.50%; ash, 19.50%; carbohydrate, 56.27%; phosphorous, 1.90 mg/g and energy, 290.08 kcal.