0. Executive Summary
Judgment axis | Key judgment |
| Item Identity | The representative Plant Entity for Aloe is set as Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. of the family Asphodelaceae. It is an accepted species in Kew's current taxonomy. ( Plants of the World Online ) |
| Key role | It is an agricultural-pretreatment-gel processing-functional product linked crop that separates edible gel from mature leaves and converts it into fresh fillet, gel, juice, powder, concentrate, and raw materials for health functional foods . |
| Harvesting principle | Management is based on the maturity, size, gel yield, damage, and decay of harvested leaves, and specific harvest age and standard values are entered after verification using official domestic cultivation data and actual pilot tests. |
| Product separation | Separate into Whole Leaf → Washed Leaf → Fillet → Inner Leaf Gel → Juice/Puree → Concentrate → Powder → Functional Ingredient/Finished Product. |
| Non-edible · Separate management | The outer shell and yellow latex fraction are separated from the inner gel, and the removal process and residue status are managed using a Process Dataset. |
| Separation of similar items | Other aloe species, such as Aloe vera, Aloe arborescens, and Aloe ferox, are managed as separate Plant Entities. These species are also distinguished from each other in Kew searches. ( Plants of the World Online ) |
| Domestic statistics | The latest government-approved statistical figures for the nationwide cultivation area and production volume of aloe in South Korea are not finalized in this v1.0 version and will be entered later after verification of official raw data. |
| functional ingredients | Food Safety Korea lists aloe gel as a notified functional ingredient for health functional foods. ( Food Safety Korea ) |
| Latest regulatory data | The MFDS released a safety and efficacy monograph based on the results of the 2024 re-evaluation of aloe gel as a functional ingredient. ( Korea Food Safety Information Service ) |
| Supply and demand risk | Major risks include species mixing, variations in leaf maturity and gel yield, latex removal, microorganisms, pesticide residues, oxidation and discoloration, refrigeration and processing time, authenticity of powders and concentrates, and discrepancies with functional ingredient specifications. |
| Operating Principles | Connect Species–Farm–Leaf Lot–Fillet–Gel Lot–Processing Batch–COA–Buyer RFQ. |
| Final goal | It is to build supply chain intelligence that separates the aloe plant itself from edible gel, processed products, and raw materials for health functional foods, while connecting them with a single traceability. |
Kew describes Aloe vera as a species used for food. However, since the entire plant does not immediately constitute the same food product, MarketHub requires Plant Part and Processing Stage as separate mandatory values. ( Plants of the World Online )
According to the health functional food information on the Korea Food Safety Information System (KFDA), aloe gel is listed as one of the notified functional ingredients related to immune function. This serves as the basis for arguing that general aloe products and health functional food aloe gel products should not be treated as the same regulatory entity. ( KFDA )
1. Plant Identity & Product Master
Basic fields | detail |
| Korean name | Aloe |
| English name | Aloe Vera |
| Representative scientific name | Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. |
| classification | Asphodelaceae → Aloe → A. vera |
| Edible parts | Mainly internal leaf gel |
| Non-edible · Separate management | Bark · Yellow latex fraction · Roots · Flower stalks · Processing residue |
| Major harvesting stages | Harvesting of mature leaves for food and processing purposes |
| Basic product form | Whole Leaf·Fillet·Inner Leaf Gel·Juice·Puree·Powder·Concentrate |
| Basic processing stage | Harvesting → Washing → Trim → Fillet → Gel Separation → Filtration → Sterilization → Concentration and Drying |
| Basic use | General food, beverage, gel product, powder raw material, health functional food |
| Similarity Principle | Plant Entity separate from other Aloe species |
Kew classifies Aloe vera as an accepted species of Asphodelaceae. ( Plants of the World Online )
Product Master
Product | Product stage | Key Management Standards |
| Aloe Planting Material Lot | breeding materials | Species · Mother Plant · Grave · Lot |
| Aloe Field Lot | production stage | Farm · Planting Date · Cultivation Environment |
| Mature Aloe Leaf | Harvested raw materials | Leaf length, weight, damage, and harvest date |
| Washed Aloe Leaf | Washed items | Washing water · Hygiene · Lot |
| Trimmed Aloe Leaf | Preprocessing | Leaf tip/base removal/work history |
| Aloe Fillet | Outer shell removal | Remove outer rind · Check for latex contamination |
| Inner Leaf Gel | Key Edible Product | Transparency, discoloration, foreign matter, microorganisms |
| Aloe Gel Pieces | Solid products | Size, shape, and texture |
| Aloe Puree | Ground products | Raw Material Lot · Homogenization · Microorganisms |
| Aloe Juice | liquid products | Filtration, Sterilization, pH, Quality Standards |
| Decolorized Aloe Ingredient | Refining Process Product | Refining Process · Batch · Specifications |
| Aloe Concentrate | Concentrated raw materials | Solids · Concentrated Drain · Batch |
| Aloe Gel Powder | dry powder | Raw Material Lot · Drying Method · Particle Size · Rehydration |
| Freeze-dried Aloe Powder | freeze-dried products | Raw materials, drying yield, moisture |
| Spray-dried Aloe Powder | Spray-dried product | Carrier availability · Drying conditions |
| Aloe Beverage Ingredient | Beverage ingredients | Concentration, Fragrance, Viscosity, Safety |
| Aloe Functional Ingredient | Health functional food ingredients | MFDS Notified Aloe Gel Standards |
| Aloe Finished Food | General finished products | Food Type, Ingredient Content, Labeling |
| Aloe Health Functional Food | health functional foods | Functional ingredient specifications, labeling, and manufacturing |
| OEM·PB Aloe Product | B2B finished products | Formula · MOQ · Lot · Contract |
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| Plant classification | Aloe vera | Separated from other Aloe spp. |
| Botanical Alias | Aloe barbadensis, etc. | Synonym/Legacy Name |
| breeding methods | Actual methods such as bulbs, seedlings, and tissue culture | Mother Plant connection |
| Edible parts | Inner Leaf Gel | Separated from Rind/Latex |
| Harvesting stage | Mature leaves | Harvest Date required |
| Cultivation method | Open fields/facilities | Farm Standards |
| Distribution methods | Whole Leaf · Fillet · Gel | Product Separation |
| Processing form | Juice·Pure·Concentrate·Powder | Independent Product |
| Tablet form | Actual processes such as Standard/Decolorized | Process Entity |
| Final use | General food, beverage, and health functional food | Regulatory separation |
| Transaction type | Raw materials · Processed raw materials · Regular supply · OEM · PB | RFQ |
| certification | GAP · Organic · HACCP · Others | Link to the original certification document |
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest
Kew describes Aloe vera as a perennial succulent adapted to arid and desert environments. ( Plants of the World Online )
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| Cultivation plan | Species·Grave·Area·Buyer | Production plan |
| Moju selection | Species · Mother Plant · Health | Identity |
| breeding | Self-propelled, grave, and other methods | Plant Lot |
| formula | Date, plot, planting | Field Traceability |
| Growth management | Number of leaves, leaf size, growth condition | Harvest forecasting |
| soil | Saturn · Drainage · pH · EC | Cultivation suitability |
| rising | Temperature, rainfall, humidity, and solar radiation | Production Risk |
| Watering | Suwon, period, amount | Moisture management |
| dispute | Materials, Timing, and Quantity | Growth and Safety |
| pests | Occurrence, Control, and Pesticides | Losses and pesticide residues |
| Harvest judgment | Leaf maturity, size, gel amount, damage | Harvesting at the right time |
| harvest | Date, Section, Weight | Leaf Lot |
| Origin sorting | Damage, decay, appearance | Raw material quality |
| transit | Harvesting → Processing Time · Temperature | Quality preservation |
| purifying | Water quality, process, and sterilization application status | hygiene |
| trimming | Donation, End, Damage Removal | Fillet preparation |
| filleting | Separation of outer shell | Securing Inner Gel |
| latex removal | Removal Process · Residue Management | Food safety |
| Gel Selection | Discoloration, foreign matter, transparency | Raw Gel Grade |
| cutting | Gel cube size | finished product |
| Grinding and homogenization | Facilities and time | Puree |
| percolation | Filter spec | Juice |
| Bleaching and refining | Applicable Process · Batch | Refined Ingredient |
| sterilization | Method, Time, Temperature | Microbial Control |
| concentration | Solids and Concentrated Drainage | Concentrate |
| dry | Freezing, spraying, etc. | Powder |
| save | Temperature, period, packaging | Quality maintenance |
| shipment | Buyer · Date · Quantity | Transaction tracking |
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management
Quality items | Whole Leaf | Fillet/Inner Gel | Juice/Puree | Powder/Concentrate | finished product | Public rating |
| Species | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Public/Verified |
| Botanical Alias | check | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| mountainous district | essential | essential | succession | succession | mark | Public/Verified |
| Farm | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Lot | essential | essential | essential | essential | essential | Verified/NDA |
| Harvest day | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| appearance | Leaf color, damage, and decay | Transparency and discoloration | Color and homogeneity | By product | QC | Member |
| weight | essential | Gel yield | Batch | Batch | By product | NDA |
| size | Leaf size | Fillet size | — | Particle size and solid content | By product | Member |
| pests | check | Raw material history | Raw material inheritance | Raw material inheritance | tracking | Verified |
| corruption | core | core | test | Raw material verification | QC | Verified |
| alien substance | check | core | core | core | core | Verified |
| latex contamination | Raw material part management | core | core | Parent Lot Inheritance | Check by product | Verified/NDA |
| moisture | Fresh | Gel properties | By product | core | By product | Verified |
| Discoloration/Falling | check | core | core | By product | By product | Verified |
| pH | — | If necessary | Key Process Indicators | By product | By product | Verified/NDA |
| viscosity | — | Gel properties | Product Spec | After retaking the exam | By product | Verified/NDA |
| microorganism | If necessary | core | core | core | Conformity to standards | Verified/NDA |
| pesticide residues | Production history | Raw material inheritance | test | Raw material inheritance | Conformity to standards | Verified/NDA |
| heavy metals | Risk-based | test | test | test | Conformity to standards | Verified/NDA |
| Gel standard ingredients | — | analyze | analyze | core | By health functional food | Verified/NDA |
| Cleaning history | — | essential | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Fillet history | — | essential | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Refining history | — | The relevant city | The relevant city | The relevant city | tracking | NDA |
| Sterilization history | — | The relevant city | essential | succession | tracking | NDA |
| Concentration history | — | — | — | Required if applicable | tracking | NDA |
| Drying history | — | — | — | Powder is essential. | tracking | NDA |
| packaging | raw material | essential | essential | essential | essential | Verified |
| Expiration date | Raw material standards | By product | By product | By product | essential | Verified |
| Shipment | essential | essential | essential | essential | essential | Verified |
| Returns | record | record | record | record | record | NDA |
| Claim | record | record | record | record | record | NDA |
| Repurchase | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item/Product Type · Scientific Name · Botanical Alias · Edible Part (Inner Leaf Gel) · Non-edible/Removal Part (Rind/Latex) · Cultivation Type · Country/Origin/Cultivation Area · Producer · Mother Plant/Seedling Lot · Planting Date · Harvest Date · Leaf Weight/Size/Maturity · Appearance/Damage/Spoilage/Pest and Disease Check · Pesticide Use History · Pesticide Residue/Microorganism/Heavy Metal Test Report · Washing/Trimming/Fillering/Latex Removal History · Inner Gel Lot · Filtration/Purification/Sterilization/Concentration/Drying History · Product Specifications · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase
5. Korea Market & Demand Structure
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Domestic aloe farms | Species · Leaf Size · Buyer | contract farming |
| production area distribution organization | Leaf size, damage, and shipping time | Fresh Leaf RFQ |
| Gel processing company | Gel yield · Shell removal · Microorganisms | Processing |
| Beverage manufacturer | Gel pieces·juice·concentrate | Beverage |
| Health functional food manufacturers | Notified Raw Material Standards for Aloe Gel | Functional Ingredient |
| General food manufacturers | Gel, Powder, Juice | Food Ingredient |
| Dessert and Jelly Manufacturer | Gel cube · Texture · Size | Application |
| Cafes & Dining Out | Gel · Beverage Base | B2B |
| HMR · Convenience food | Gel ingredient | Recipe |
| Dairy products and fermented beverages | Juice/Puree·Flavor | Application |
| Online/Distribution | Gel, Drink, Powder | Retail |
| OEM·PB | Beverages, Gels, and Dietary Supplements | Private Label |
| Powder and Extraction Companies | Concentrate Powder | Ingredient RFQ |
| importer | Species·Origin·COA | Global Supply |
| exporters | Food and dietary supplement regulations of the destination country | Export RFQ |
| Research Institute | Gel stability, processing, and storage | R&D |
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence
In the international trade of aloe, Whole Leaf / Gel / Juice / Powder / Extract / Finished Beverage are not integrated into a single HS because they have the potential for different HS classifications depending on the degree of processing.
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| Jongmyo and Moju | Species·Soundness | production base |
| farm | Cultivation environment and leaf production | Raw Supply |
| harvest | Size, Damage, Harvest Date | Leaf Lot |
| Fresh transportation | Time and temperature | Gel Quality |
| Washing · Fillet | Hygiene · Rind removal | Food Grade |
| Gel separation | Yield·latex management | Core Product |
| Juice/Puree | Microorganisms, Color, pH | Ingredient |
| Concentrate/Powder | Yield and rehydration | B2B |
| Imports and exports | HS · Product Type · Country of Origin | Trade |
| health functional foods | MFDS Standards and Raw Materials | Regulatory |
| OEM·PB | Formula·MOQ | Finished Product |
| RFQ | Spec·COA·Delivery Date | Procurement |
| delivery | Lot · Inspection | Buyer |
| Repurchase | Quality, Price, Claims | Supplier Score |
Trade Dataset
item | v1.0 processing |
| Fresh Aloe Leaf HS | Future verification of the Korea Customs Service's current HS-K |
| Aloe Fillet/Gel HS | Verification of formula classification by processing state |
| Aloe Juice HS | Verification by Beverage Ingredient and Juice Form |
| Aloe Concentrate HS | Verification by composition and processing state |
| Aloe Powder HS | Verification of detailed classification of powdered raw materials |
| Aloe Extract HS | Separate verification of extracts |
| Finished Beverage HS | Verification by beverage composition |
| Korea's import volume | Input after official verification of raw data |
| Korean import value | Input after official verification of raw data |
| Major countries of origin | Korea Customs Service data verification by country of origin |
| Export volume and export value | Korea Customs Service/KATI Verification by Product Type |
| Quarantine | Separation of Seed/Plant/Fresh Leaf and Processed Products |
| FTA | Verification of Rules of Origin by Country and HS |
| health functional foods | Check the destination country's regulations on functional ingredients and products separately. |
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Mature Aloe Leaf | Species · Harvest Date · Appearance | Farm RFQ |
| Washed Leaf | Hygiene and cleaning | Processor |
| Aloe Fillet | Rind removal · Gel yield | Food Manufacturer |
| Inner Leaf Gel | Transparency, Microorganisms, and Latex Management | Core Ingredient |
| Gel Cubes | Size and texture | Beverage/Dessert |
| Aloe Puree | Homogeneity · pH | Food/Beverage |
| Aloe Juice | Filtration and sterilization | Drink Ingredient |
| Decolorized Aloe | Refining process and specifications | Premium Ingredient |
| Aloe Concentrate | Solids and Concentrated Drainage | B2B |
| Freeze-dried Powder | Moisture·Rehydration·Raw Material Lot | Premium Powder |
| Spray-dried Powder | Carrier · Particle Size · Moisture | Food Ingredient |
| Aloe Functional Ingredient | MFDS Standard | Health Functional Food |
| Aloe Drink | Ingredient Ratio · Formula | OEM/PB |
| Aloe Jelly/Dessert | Gel texture · size | Retail |
| Rind | separate by-products | Use for purposes other than food is subject to legal verification. |
| Latex Fraction | Separation/Disposal/Separate Treatment | Separation from food products |
| Trim Waste | Processing by-products | Review of compost and bio-utilization |
| Extraction Residue | Processing residue | Safety and legal verification of feed, compost, etc. |
The core of aloe PRP is to verify how the edible gel is separated from which part of the leaf and through what processes this raw material leads to the final product .
PRP — Product Research Profile
PRP | Key research questions |
| Fresh Leaf PRP | Which cultivation site and harvest stage leaves have high gel yield and processing suitability? |
| Fillet PRP | Are the outer shell removal process and gel recovery suitable for the Buyer Spec? |
| Inner Gel PRP | How are color, microorganisms, viscosity, and safety managed? |
| Juice PRP | Are quality and storage stability maintained after filtration and sterilization? |
| Powder PRP | How do parent gel lots and drying processes affect rehydration and quality? |
| Functional Ingredient PRP | Does the MFDS aloe gel ingredient specification match the actual batch? |
| Beverage PRP | Which product among gel cube, juice, and concentrate is suitable for the finished product? |
| Export PRP | Is it compliant with the destination country's standards for food ingredients, health functional foods, labeling, and quarantine? |
8. AX Transformation
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Species·Farm·Harvest Date·Leaf Lot required values | Essential Field Completion Rate |
| 2 | Separation of Whole Leaf·Fillet·Gel·Juice·Powder Product | Product identification rate |
| 3 | Linking weather, irrigation, growth, leaf count, and harvest data | Field–Lot Connection Rate |
| 4 | Video AI Leaf Size, Damage, and Disease Screening | Selection accuracy |
| 5 | Leaf→Fillet→Gel Yield Data Conversion | Gel Yield Record Rate |
| 6 | Latex/Rind Removal Process Log | Separation Traceability |
| 7 | AI Quality Analysis of Gel Discoloration and Transparency | QC automation rate |
| 8 | Microorganisms, Pesticide Residues, and COA Connection | Certificate connection rate |
| 9 | Harvest → Processing Time Tracking | Processing Lead Time |
| 10 | Juice/Powder Processing Yield Prediction | Yield error |
| 11 | Storage stability and shelf-life prediction | Disposal and return rates |
| 12 | Automatic verification of health functional food ingredient specifications | Compliance Rate |
| 13 | Product–Buyer AI Match | RFQ → Sample Conversion Rate |
| 14 | Price, Inventory, and Supply & Demand Forecasts | Forecast error |
| 15 | Buyer Ratings & Repurchase Link | Repeat Order Rate |
9. Industry Problem Bank
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Mixed Species | Confusion between A. vera and other Aloe spp. | Scientific Name |
| Botanical Alias Confusion | Conflicting names such as A. barbadensis | Synonym |
| Variation in harvest maturity | Differences in leaf size and gel yield | Harvest Stage |
| Leaf damage and rot | Quality degradation during harvest and transportation | Visual QC |
| Weather Risk | Changes in growth and moisture content | Climate |
| pests | Decline in leaf quality and yield | Pest |
| pesticide residues | Raw material safety | Spray·COA |
| Fillet yield variation | Difference in Gel Yield compared to raw materials | Process Yield |
| Rind contamination | Inner Gel quality degradation | Process Verification |
| Latex residue | Quality and safety management of food-grade gels is necessary | Residue Test |
| microorganism | Quality Risk of High-Moisture Gel | Microbiology |
| Oxidation and discoloration | Impact of delayed harvesting and processing | Time/Color |
| Breaking the cold chain | Fresh Gel quality degradation | Temperature |
| Juice stability | Discoloration/separation during storage | Stability |
| Powder Parent Lot Disconnection | Difficulty tracing raw materials in powder | Genealogy |
| Concentration ratio unknown | B2B standards cannot be compared | Concentration |
| Confusion between general foods and health functional foods | Extending the functionality of aloe gel to general products | Regulatory Entity |
| Disconnection from origin | Farm/Origin traceability after processing | Traceability |
| HS classification error | Different classifications for Leaf/Gel/Juice/Powder | HS Mapping |
| Buyer Spec Discrepancy | Differences in demand for beverages, health supplements, and desserts | RFQ |
| Actual yield and cost deviation | Gel yield and waste rate determine cost | Cost/Yield |
| Repurchase not reflected | Buyer evaluations unlinked to farm and process improvements | Buyer Evaluation |
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Aloe seedling supply | Species · Region · General Standards | Mother Plant · Quantity · Unit Price |
| Fresh Leaf for Sale | Species · Origin · Expected Harvest | Farm price, quantity, actual unit price |
| Fresh Leaf Purchase | Leaf size and uses | Target quantity and price |
| Regular supply | Product Cycle | Weekly/Monthly Volume · Contract Unit Price |
| contract farming | Species · Harvesting Standards · Uses | Farms, Area, and Purchase Conditions |
| Aloe Fillet | Raw materials and general specifications | Gel yield·price |
| Inner Leaf Gel | Transparency · Product shape | COA · Latex Management · Unit Price |
| Gel Cubes | Size and Use | Actual Specs and Prices |
| Aloe Puree | Concentration and Use | Microorganisms and prices |
| Aloe Juice | Standard specifications | Sterilization, pH, COA |
| Concentrate | Concentrated drainage and uses | Actual solid content and unit price |
| Aloe Powder | Drying method · Particle size | Parent Lot·COA |
| Functional Ingredient | MFDS Raw Material Type | Specifications, Ingredients, Price |
| drinkables | Product Concept | Formula·MOQ |
| Desserts and Jelly | Gel shape and size | Recipe · Delivery Time |
| HMR · School Meals | Gel/Beverage | Safety and Cycle |
| OEM·PB | Drinks, Gels, and Dietary Supplements | Formula · Contract |
| export | Product · Destination Country | HS·Regulation·Price |
| Technology demonstration | AI Sorting · Gel Yield · Processing | raw data |
| Research cooperation | Cultivation, Gel, Storage, Processing | IP · Exam materials |
11. RFQ Request First
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
Register
② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
Register
③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
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Contact : mail@markethub.org
Version History
Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Plant Identity · Edible Gel/Envelope · Latex Separation · Leaf · Fillet · Gel · Juice · Powder · Health Functional Food RFQ Basic Structure Registration | complete |
| v1.1 | Verification of raw data for official domestic production, regional supply, HS codes, import/export, and the latest MFDS aloe gel specifications | expected |
| v2.0 | Segmentation of Quality, Processing, and PRP by Leaf, Fillet, Inner Gel, Juice, Concentrate, Powder, and Functional Ingredient | expected |
| v3.0 | Seedlings/Farms – On-site Harvesting – Gel Processing Companies – Food, Beverage,/Health Functional Food Manufacturing – Combination of Domestic/International Buyer Verified Containers | expected |
