During the rainy season, gatherers of chicle, known as chicleros, make zigzag cuts in the trunk of the wild sapodilla, allowing the latex to run slowly into a receptacle at the base.
Vihmaperioodil teevad tšiklekorjajad sapotillipuu tüvesse siksakilised sisselõiked, millest välja imbuv piimmahl valgub aeglaselt maas olevasse nõusse.