How Mexican Farmers Grow, Harvest and Process Aloe Vera into Gel

How do Mexican farmers grow, harvest, and process aloe vera into clear, valuable gel? In this farming documentary, we explore Mexico's aloe vera industry, from large agricultural fields and manual harvesting to modern processing factories.

In Mexico's warm, sunny regions, farmers cultivate aloe vera using carefully prepared soil, controlled irrigation, and sustainable harvesting techniques. Workers select thick, mature outer leaves and cut them by hand, allowing the plants to continue growing and producing new leaves.

After harvesting, the fresh aloe leaves are transported to processing facilities, where they are washed, trimmed, peeled, and separated from the yellow latex layer. The clear gel is then extracted, filtered, purified, and stabilized to maintain product quality.

Discover how Mexican agriculture transforms fresh aloe vera leaves into bottled gel, skincare products, cosmetics, beverages, and other valuable products for global markets.