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(Manica bidentata), the Kapur (M. nitida), and Sapotaceae Masadúa are plants that produce white sap or milk used in the preparation of chewing gum and other products. The Pendare produced in the Venezuelan Amazon, seems to be of better quality, which is recommended for export and domestic consumption. This operation is stalled, partly because other producer, Mexico has its plantations tech production and improving its quality and quantity.

The extraction of milk or milk tree is by incisions on the surface of the trunk, much like the rubber, even with the same tool and sharp curve called fakin by siringueiros. The yield varies according to species, the rainy season, the place of the "stain of trees" and to the knowledge and skills of the harvester or chopper. Many trees are utilized by the extraction procedures láctex. The incisions are made only in the cortex without penetrating to the subcortesa or leak. So far only been harvested from trees that are near rivers and streams, but are still in the middle of the woods many "Pendarales" untapped by their inaccessibility.

In a ravine in or tappers Pendareros could see almost at dawn leaving the workers to walk the trails, to make incisions in each tree, attached to the rind placing the baskets or "Taturos" that collect the láctex sprouting and afternoon re getting the product that will waterproof bags to the shed for storage. After the liquid is boiled in iron stores (drums), until it forms a thick mass, which again gives the point of coagulation, semisolid gets into cubic molds (models), once hardened output of each model should weigh 23 kilos or half bushel, and ready to take to market. Among its many uses scored: chewing gum, paint, varnish, etc.., As we see in particular the rustic jungle homes, the inhabitants of clay or clay with Pendare milk to make the floors, which are very well compacted and smoothed , leaving a wonderful texture and strength, very gently.

Written by :

Henrik Linde Bratfeldt

 

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