Chios Mastiha Natural Resin 50g Medium Tears 100% Pure Mastic Gum PDO Certified Hard Chewing Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan

PURE CHIOS MASTIHA: This Chios gum mastic comes in the form of medium tears. Chios Mastiha is a 100% natural resin of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia, a tree cultivated on the Aegean island of Chios, Greece. TRADITIONAL MULTI-USE RESIN: Chios Mastiha is a unique natural resin with a long history of use since antiquity. Today, it is used as a natural chewing resin and as an aromatic ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, beverages, bakery goods, sweets and cooking. AUTHENTICITY: Chios Mastiha is recognised as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product in the European Union, while the know-how of cultivating mastic on Chios is included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. UNIQUE TASTE & AROMA: A 100% natural product with a balsamic, green and rustic aroma and a characteristic taste, combining earthy pine, citrus and herbal notes with a refreshing, slightly sweet aromatic aftertaste. NATURAL FORM & STORAGE: Exposure to light, heat, humidity and air may alter the product form. If the tears stick together, place them in the freezer for a few hours, then break into smaller pieces or grind into powder. The natural quality and aroma are not affected.