Natural Mastic from Chios, Small Tears

Description

Mastic (mastica) is the resin of a special wild tree that grows exclusively on the island of Chios. Because of the good effects of mastic on oral and dental health, the resin has been known as a particularly valuable natural product for over 3000 years and has therefore become a very sought-after and expensive commodity. Mastic was used in ancient Greece and Rome as chewing gum for dental care.
In Greece, mastic is used for various dishes, cakes, drinks, ice cream and much more. The use in culinary arts is predominantly for baking as an addition to the flour for festive breads and cakes. The mastic is credited with legendary flavor enhancements.

Use:
If you want to use the mastic in the kitchen or in drinks, grind it beforehand. Choose small pieces of mastic as they are harder and easy to grind. You can also use larger pieces, place the large mastic pieces in the freezer for about 1 hour so that they are easy to grind. It can be ground with a mortar or with a mixer.

Comment:
At high temperatures above 18ºC there is a risk that the mastic will stick together and become a mass. This happens because the mastic is 100% natural, without flow additives, without chemicals and without additives. Even if mastic is glued to a mass, it never loses its effect and taste. To shred the stuck mass, place it in the freezer for about 1 hour and then you can easily break it into small pieces.