Drain the yellow liquid: Before extracting the gel, cut the larger end and drain the yellow liquid (aloin) from the leaf by placing the leaf with the cut side down in a glass, or tilt leaf in a bowl, for 15 minutes. Rinse the leaf again, starting from the bottom, I do this for a few minutes just to give me peace of mind that all debris and impurities are completely removed.
This helps to get rid of the bitter taste.
Things You Should Know. Pure aloe vera gel can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. To prolong the shelf life of your aloe vera gel to 1 month in the fridge, blend it with a vitamin C tablet. You can also freeze Aloe Vera gel for up to 1 year.
Freezing the gel in an ice cube tray rather than one large block means that you can just take out individual pieces whenever you need them. freeze overnight and then place cubes in a sealable bag.