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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Aloe Vera |
| Scientific name | Aloe barbadensis miller |
| Family / Genus | Asphodelaceae / Aloe |
| Produce category | Specialty |
| Produce subcategory | Medicinal Succulent |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_24725 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 8.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Barbadensis Miller Industrial Type | 48% | Large leaves and strong gel recovery for extraction plants. |
| Fresh Beverage Leaf Programs | 16% | Medium-large leaves sized for hand filleting in juice bars and specialty retail. |
| Organic Aloe Leaf | 9% | Premium field-grown leaves for wellness and cosmetic claims with lower total volume. |
| High-Gel Recovery Selections | 12% | Leaves chosen for gel thickness and lower latex contamination during filleting. |
| Topical Cosmetic Leaf Programs | 10% | Large cosmetic-grade leaves where visual finish matters less than gel chemistry. |
| Nursery and Ornamental Spillover | 5% | Botanically related plant material that is not handled like ingredient-grade leaf lots. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 5 ppm |
Mixed-load compatibility
specialty_warm_cool_dry
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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