Aloe Vera Yoghurt
Posted by VickyC on July 22nd, 2010
It seems that all I do here in Budapest, Hungary is go to the grocery store.. Where I’m either stared down by angry girls or trying to figure out what I’m purchasing… So it seems fitting that this post also centres around groceries!
Whenever we find ourselves somewhere different, one of the first things we notice is the different food. I absolutely love to eat, so trying different foods is great experience! And since I’m in Budapest, I have to make the most of the wonderful Hungarian cuisine! Nokedli and paprikas anything.. and rantott hus.. yum!
But then, out of nowhere I’ll see something that I think is very random… Just like with the chamomile tampons, I stopped, and thought to myself, “is that REALLY aloe vera yogurt?!”. Yes, yes it was..
So, of course, I brought a tub – which I have yet to try. See, the thing is, I don’t like the smell of aloe vera. I think it smells like ham. Maybe it’s just me, maybe I’m crazy.. Don’t get me wrong, I like ham, just not the smell.. And vegetation that smells like ham is just not right at all. And ham yogurt, to me, does not seem like a very appetizing combination.
Despite the fact that I think aloe is gross, it is supposed to be very good for you – not just for your skin but for your digestive system. So, I Googled it, and aloe vera actually has a LOT of uses. Here are a few of the good ones:
- Commercially used in lotion, yogurt, desserts and as a fresh food preservative,
- It’s derivatives are used in makeup, incense and razors,
- It is used as a fish tank water conditioner (because of it’s anti-fungal properties),
- Aloe vera extract is used for the dilution of semen for sheep artificial fertilization.
Well, now I wish that I didn’t Google it.. Sheep semen.. Really?! Seriously, I don’t understand how scientists come up with this kind of stuff.. “Hey Mr. Sheep Fertilization Scientist.. This sheep semen should be diluted.. It seems too concentrated, and diluting it could produce a higher yield.. I know, we’ll use aloe juice from this plant that I have on my desk…”. Do you think that’s what happened? I have to stop typing now.. haha!
Needless to say, I don’t think I can stomach the aloe vera yogurt today (despite it’s awesome digestive properties).. What with the ham and the sheep.. I just can’t!
Watch, when I do try it, I’m going to think it’s the best thing ever! lol or not.. Don’t worry, I will definitely keep you posted.
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