Two Forever bottles sit next to each other in the Canada shop, both built on the same 90.7% pure inner leaf aloe vera gel, and they taste nothing alike. Forever Aloe Vera Gel is the original: plain, mild, and close to neutral. Forever Aloe Berry Nectar takes that same aloe base and blends in cranberry and apple concentrates for a sweet and tangy flavour. For a first-time Canadian buyer, the decision almost always comes down to taste before anything else.
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The Short Answer for First-Time Buyers
If you want a drink that blends into your morning without announcing itself, start with Forever Aloe Vera Gel. If you already know you dislike plain aloe, or you want something that drinks like fruit juice, start with Forever Aloe Berry Nectar. Both share the same aloe content, so the flavour is the real fork in the road.
What Forever Aloe Berry Nectar Tastes Like
Forever Aloe Berry Nectar combines pure aloe vera gel with cranberry and apple concentrates. The cranberry brings a tart edge and the apple softens it. Forever’s own description calls the result sweet and tangy, which sets expectations fairly. It reads more like a light fruit drink than a wellness tonic, and that is exactly why people who struggle with the original gel tend to finish this one.
Because the fruit does the heavy lifting, the aloe taste sits further back. You still get the slightly thicker mouthfeel that comes with an inner leaf gel drink, but the tartness keeps it from tasting flat or watery. Chilled, it works well on its own, and some buyers stretch it with sparkling water.
What Forever Aloe Vera Gel Tastes Like
The original is much quieter. There is no fruit concentrate in the bottle, so what you taste is the aloe itself, which most people describe as mild, faintly tart, and slightly plant-like. It is not sweet. If you have had plain aloe drinks before and found them inoffensive, you will be comfortable here.
What makes the original popular is flexibility. A neutral liquid can go into water, juice, a smoothie, or iced tea without fighting whatever else is in the glass. Berry Nectar can do that too, but the cranberry and apple will change the flavour of anything you add it to. If you want more background on the original, the October 2 article on Forever Aloe Vera Gel in Canada covers it in detail.
Aloe Berry Nectar and Aloe Vera Gel Side by Side
| Feature | Forever Aloe Vera Gel | Forever Aloe Berry Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Plain, mild, not sweet | Sweet and tangy, cranberry and apple |
| Aloe content | 90.7% pure inner leaf aloe vera gel | 90.7% pure inner leaf aloe vera gel |
| Added ingredients | Aloe gel base | Cranberry and apple concentrates, antioxidant vitamin C |
| Bottle formats | 1-litre bottle and mini bottles | 1-litre bottle, 330 ml bottles, and mini bottles |
| Best suited to | Mixing into drinks and smoothies | Drinking straight, cold |
Why the 90.7% Aloe Content Matters More Than the Flavour
Both drinks are built on the same foundation, which means the flavour debate is not really a quality debate. Forever Aloe Berry Nectar contains 90.7% pure inner leaf aloe vera gel, and the original gel is the reference point the berry version is measured against. Forever states that Berry Nectar has the same great benefits as the original, with antioxidant vitamin C added on top.
The aloe in both bottles is the inner gel of hand-picked aloe vera, harvested at the perfect ripeness. That is the part worth caring about if you are buying an aloe drink rather than a fruit juice. The cranberry and apple make Berry Nectar easier to drink daily, but they are there to carry the aloe, not replace it.
Bottle Sizes and Formats Available in Canada
Both drinks come in 1-litre bottles, which is the format most households settle on once they know they like the taste. Smaller options exist too. Aloe Berry Nectar appears in 330 ml bottles, and Forever lists both an Aloe Vera Gel Mini and an Aloe Berry Nectar Mini for on-the-go use.
If you are ordering for the first time and are not certain which flavour you will finish, a smaller format is the lower-commitment way to find out. The wider range of flavours, including Aloe Peaches, is laid out in the October 4 article on the Forever aloe drinks lineup.
Which One Should You Buy First?
Choose Forever Aloe Vera Gel if
- You drink water all day and want something plain alongside it
- You plan to blend it into smoothies or mix it with juice
- You do not enjoy sweet drinks in the morning
- You want one bottle that works with almost anything
Choose Forever Aloe Berry Nectar if
- You have tried plain aloe before and did not enjoy it
- You want a drink that tastes like fruit juice
- You are buying for someone who is skeptical about aloe drinks
- You like cranberry and tart flavours
Buy both if
You genuinely cannot decide, and plenty of buyers are in that position. Starting with the smaller sizes lets you test both without committing to two full litres. A common pattern is keeping the original on hand for mixing and drinking the berry version straight from the fridge.
Building a Daily Routine Around Either Drink
Keep it simple. Both are positioned as daily hydration and wellness drinks, so consistency matters far more than any single serving. Chill the bottle, pour your measure in the morning or before a meal, and store it somewhere you will actually see it.
If plain aloe feels like a chore, the fruit flavour of Berry Nectar makes the habit easier to keep. If you would rather not start your day with something sweet, the original is easier to build around. Aloe gel is also used topically for soothing and hydrating skin, but that is a separate conversation from which bottle to drink.
Buying in Canada: What to Check Before You Order
Both Forever Aloe Vera Gel and Forever Aloe Berry Nectar are listed in the Canada shop, so availability is not the issue. Price is the thing that moves. Forever sets pricing in the official store, and it can shift with promotions, bundles, and multi-pack options, so check the live price on the product page rather than trusting a number written somewhere else.
Confirm the bottle size as well, since the same drink appears in more than one format. Orders placed through the official store are handled by Forever Living, including payment and shipping. If you want help deciding between the two before you buy, you can start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aloe Berry Nectar just Aloe Vera Gel with fruit added?
Effectively, yes. Forever Aloe Berry Nectar uses the same 90.7% pure inner leaf aloe vera gel base as the original drink, then blends in cranberry and apple concentrates. Forever describes it as having the same great benefits as the original gel, with antioxidant vitamin C added. The aloe content is consistent between the two bottles; the fruit is what changes the taste.
Which one tastes better for a first-time buyer?
Most first-time buyers find Aloe Berry Nectar easier to drink, because the cranberry and apple give it a sweet and tangy flavour that pushes the plant taste into the background. The original Forever Aloe Vera Gel is mild but plain, with no sweetness at all. If you like cranberry juice, go with the berry version. If you dislike sweet drinks, go with the original.
Do both drinks come in 1-litre bottles?
Yes. Both Forever Aloe Vera Gel and Forever Aloe Berry Nectar are available in 1-litre bottles, which is the size regular buyers tend to settle on. Smaller formats exist as well, including 330 ml Aloe Berry Nectar bottles and mini bottles of both drinks. If you are ordering for the first time, a smaller size is a sensible way to test the flavour before committing to a full litre.
How much do they cost in Canada?
Pricing is set by Forever Living in the official store and can change with promotions, bundle offers, and multi-pack options. Rather than quoting a figure here that may already be out of date, check the live price on the product page for the size you want. Both drinks are listed in the Canada shop, so you can compare current prices side by side.
Can I drink both every day?
Both are made to be everyday drinks, so the real choice is which one you will keep drinking. Some buyers use the original in smoothies and water and save Berry Nectar for drinking straight, while others simply alternate bottles. Follow the serving guidance on the label, keep the bottle chilled once opened, and speak with a health professional if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.