Introduction

Aloe Vera is a plant that is also known as a wonder plant. It is described as a short-stemmed shrub that has many health benefits. It contains around 500 species or more and these are mostly flowering succulent plants. There are widely available and occur naturally in places of North Africa. The leaves of this plant are usually short generally succulent type, straight and erect, and are dense in the middle. There is a gel kind of thing in the middle of its leaves which is well-known to have many benefits be it in making medicines, juice, personal care products, and so on. The gel is to date used in many areas and research is going on this date on the use of the gel produced by this plant. The gel obtained from the plant’s leaves can be used for medicinal purposes, healing wounds, and so on. There is so much ongoing research work on the use of Aloe Vera gel and this has been a keen interest of many as this particular subject has so much scientific study in the last few years, regarding the claimed therapeutic properties of this plant. Apart, from medicinal purposes, due to its health benefits, this plant is also used for making healthy aloe Vera juices which are seen to be available everywhere and many juice manufacturers have employed aloe Vera in their juices blended with different fruit flavours e.g., Aloe-guava juice, Aloe-pomegranate juice, Aloe-grape juice, Aloe vera juice and so on so forth. Since it has many health benefits, the customers are directly attracted to it and this becomes a good strategy especially in the world today where people look for healthy food products.

Aloe Vera can also be used in many detoxifying drinks which are of great importance to those who want to become healthier and incorporate detoxifying drinks into their diet plan. Aloe Vera can also help in cooling down the body temperature hence, incorporating it in drinks or juices is very helpful, especially in regions where the temperature is high.

According to the Royal Botanical Center of excellence in England, called the Kew Gardens, it is said that the plant has been used for many years and yet it is still currently becoming more and more popular day by day than ever. This plant is cultivated across the globe and mostly as a crop for the most common Aloe gel present inside the leaves of the plant.

Aloe Vera is commonly used in areas such as:

1. Food is also approved by the FDA to be a flavoring component in many food items.
2. Cosmetics.
3. Food supplements.
4. Herbal remedies.

Some of the benefits of aloe Vera are highlighted in the next section:

1. Heals Wounds and Soothes Burns
2. Reduces Arthritic Swelling
3. Heals Psoriasis Lesions
4. Eases Intestinal Problems
5. Gum Infections
6. Eye irritations and injuries
7. Strains and sprains
8. Lung congestion
9. Helps to lower blood sugar levels in the blood

Market Potential of Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera plant has a huge potential, especially in this present day generation where people are after its health benefits of it be it in cosmetics, pharmaceutical medicines, food, toiletries, personal skin and hair care products, and so on. This plant belongs to the Liliaceae family. According to many reports collected from experts in industries using aloe Vera, it was seen that in the year 2016, the global market of Aloe Vera was around USD 465 Million, the growth rate is around 11% CAGR and there was an increase in the later years and is projected to drastically increase in the near future. The thick green leaves of this plant contain latex and gel. Over the past few decades, the market share from this plant alone is high and this is steadily driven by the increasing usage of this plant in many industries as mentioned in the above section. The plant consists mainly of water and the others are sugars, minerals, enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, and hormones naturally occurring in the human body as well.

Aloe Vera Juice Making - Business Plan

With all the benefits mentioned above and the market potential of this plant, many entrepreneurs have come up with ways and means in utilizing this in their strategic business plans. One of which is the making of Aloe vera juice and the incorporation of Aloe vera with different fruit juices. In this article, we will look into the methods of making aloe Vera juice.

Aloe Vera juice Plant Setup- Machinery required and Processing unit required for Aloe Vera Juice

The main requirement for setting up an Aloe Vera Juice Processing Plant is a space or land for the factory. Here are some of the requirements that are needed for setting up an Aloe Vera juice processing unit. The requirements are as follows:

1. The first and foremost is having a source of Aloe Vera leaves.
2. The next one is an aloe Vera leaves the washing unit
3. The third one is a filling machine
4. The fourth one is a weighing Scale
5. Then comes the cooling van for collecting the aloe vera leaves from the source.
6. If the entrepreneurs have their farm they need to get an Aloe Vera leaves extractor
7. Next is the aloe Vera juice making and processing unit
8. A testing facility is also required with well-equipped instruments so that they can test the quality before making the juices commercially available.
9. Lastly, a DG set or an inverter is required in cases where there might be an interrupted electric supply

Here are the lists of Aloe Vera juice manufacturers in India:-

• Patanjali
• Dabur
• Legalized

Aloe Vera Juice preparation steps:

After the getting all the requirements and  when the setup of the Aloe Vera Juice Manufacturing unit is done, the following are the steps for making the aloe Vera juice

Several products can be obtained from the Aloe Vera. Many value-added products can be generated from just this single plant and therefore has wide market potential. Here, are the steps for manufacturing Aloe Vera Juice:

1. The first step is to wash the plants’ leaves thoroughly using the washing unit. After transporting the leaves from the farm to the factory the Aloe Vera leaves need to be washed neatly and cleanly so that they will be free of disinfectants that are previously present in the plants.
2. Secondly, before starting one should know the basic preparation methods of aloe Vera juice. With this, the employees can start with the preparation process. The two main basic steps that are involved in the preparation process are :

• Whole Leaf Method: Here the whole thing is being processed with the removal of the shell that contains the loin.
• Separation Method

1. After separation, the item needs to be filtered using a well-equipped filter machine to obtain the Aloe Vera juice.
   
2. The next step is to concentrate the extracted gel needed for preparing the juice, followed by the addition of preservatives.
   
3. Lastly, the prepared product is kept in sealed containers or bottles that are air-tight, and free from moisture as well.

Business Plan (Aloe Vera Juice):

This product will require both consumer and industrial demand. Here are some of the registrations and licenses that are required before setting up the Aloe Vera Juice Manufacturing unit or plant:

• The entrepreneurs need to apply for a trade license.
• The next step is that the owners should be sure to open a current bank account.
• The next step is that the owners must apply for a factory license from the issuing authority belonging to the state government.
• After this, it is also required for the entrepreneurs to check for related tax liabilities as well as compliance liabilities (yearly)
• Registration of the business needs to be done then.
• A professional tax registration also needs to be applied by them.
• In addition to these, one must apply online for  the registration of MSME Udyog Aadhar
• Application of Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) is also needed from the Pollution Control Board (POC)
• A pan card is a must that is needed for further registrations.
• After all this, the right form of the business pattern needs to be followed to meet some management protocols.

FAQs: Aloe Vera Juice

Q. What are some benefits of drinking Aloe Vera juice?

Ans.  Some benefits of drinking aloe Vera juice are:

• It contains antioxidants that are very important for the body.
• Can improve skin conditions and appearance.
• Can benefit pre-diabetes treatment.
• Can help in solving digestion issues.
• Can improve dental and oral health.

Q. Can I drink aloe Vera juice every day?

Ans. Aloe Vera juice has a lot of health benefits as it contains nutrients required for the body. Yes you can drink it every day because it has a lot of benefits. It is good to start the day with a small glass of Aloe vera juice and with time one can increase the amount gradually. Nowadays aloe-vera juice comes with flavor blending different fruits with it.