Aloe Mucilage:
Many compounds with diverse structures
have been isolated from both the central parenchyma tissue of
Aloe mucilage is obtained from the leaves of Aloe
barbadensis Miller Aloe vera leaves and the exudate arising from the cells
adjacent to the vascular bundles. The bitter yellow exudate
contains 1,8 dihydroxyanthraquinone derivatives and their
63 glycosides . The aloe parenchyma tissue or pulp has been
shown to contain proteins, lipids, amino acids, vitamins,
enzymes, inorganic compounds and small organic
compounds in addition to the different carbohydrates. Many
investigators have identified partially acetylated mannan (or
acemannan) as the primary polysaccharide of the gel, while
others found pectic substance as the primary polysaccharide.