Our Lab Testing Standards

At almä, every batch of aloe vera is tested with a rigor that far exceeds industry norms. While most companies rely on a single certificate or spot checks, we run two HPLC machines continuously, backed by FTIR analysis, microbiology checks, and full sterility protocols.For us, this isn’t optional. Many of our customers are managing gut issues or immune deficiencies, which means purity, accuracy, and safety are life-critical standards.

Why Testing Matters

The supplement industry is plagued by adulteration, shortcuts, and “checkbox testing.” Companies often skip steps or only test occasionally. The result? Products that are inconsistent, underdosed, or contaminated.

At almä, we built an NSF-certified facility: the only one of its kind in Central America to guarantee the highest standard of testing and safety. From the air that enters our lab to the final capsule, every step is monitored.

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Core Tests We Perform

Test results confirm that our aloe product is pure and potent, proving the effectiveness of almä’s proprietary extraction process.

HPLC Liquid Chromatography

HPLC is the gold standard for analyzing aloe. We run two dedicated HPLC machines 24/7:

  • One detects aloin, a laxative compound that must be removed.
  • The other confirms acemannan content, aloe’s most valuable polysaccharide.

Unlike most companies, we test every single batch, not just once in a while.

FTIR Infrared Authentication

FTIR ensures the acemannan in almä products is:

  • Authentically from aloe vera.
  • Free from fillers and adulteration.

This step is essential in an industry where too many products contain substitutes or degraded compounds.

Microbiology & Sterility Checks

All microbiology testing takes place under a laminar flow hood, a sterile environment that guarantees any contaminant found is traceable.

  • We test the acemannan product.
  • We test the environment.
  • We even test the air coming into the facility.

This ensures our product is safe even for those with the most sensitive health needs.

Why Sterility Matters

Most aloe users turn to the plant because they’re dealing with gut sensitivity or immune challenges. For them, contamination isn’t just a nuisance — it’s dangerous.

  • Our lab is the only NSF-certified aloe facility in Central America.
  • Sterile processing prevents microbes, mold, or pathogens from ever reaching the consumer.
  • This level of oversight is rare in the supplement world, but we believe it should be the standard.

Independent Lab Results

Our testing isn’t just internal, it’s verified by world-class research centers.

HPLC: Proving Acemannan Content

Independent HPLC testing by Customs Analytic Laboratory (North Carolina, USA) reveals the difference between almä and the rest of the industry.

Fresh Aloe Vera Gel (raw leaf)
Shows aloe’s natural acemannan peak, but diluted due to high water content.

Traditional Aloe Extraction (industry standard)
No acemannan peak, proof that conventional methods destroy the compound.

almä Aloe Extraction (our process)
A strong, defined acemannan peak, proof our process preserves it.

Polysaccharide Range: almä vs Competitors

Also tested at Customs Analytic Laboratory, this chart shows how almä is the only product to retain the full spectrum of polysaccharides, especially the high–molecular weight fractions linked to immune benefits.

Essential Sugars: Verified by University of Georgia

The Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at the University of Georgia confirmed that almä aloe preserves a unique spectrum of essential sugars, unlike traditional extracts which are mostly glucose filler.

  • Traditional aloe: 66% glucose, minimal bioactive sugars.
  • almä aloe: High mannose, galacturonic acid, fructose, galactose, arabinose, rhamnose, and more.

Batch Testing: Every Product, Every Time

Where others might test one sample per production run, almä tests every single batch with:

  • HPLC for aloin removal and acemannan content.
  • FTIR for authenticity.
  • Microbiology under sterile conditions.

Every capsule is traceable back to its batch number, with a full testing record behind it.

The Bottom Line

At almä, testing is not a checkbox, it’s a commitment.

  • Independent labs verify our results.
  • NSF certification guarantees our health and safety standards.
  • Batch-by-batch testing ensures safety and consistency.
  • Sterility protocols protect even the most sensitive users.

With almä, you never have to guess. Every capsule is backed by science, transparency, and uncompromising standards.